GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's pretty warm and humid out for November... wouldn't you agree? You notice it the moment you roll down the window or step outside. So, why has it been so warm in the Triad?
The current weather setup has allowed for warm, moist air to push into the Carolinas the last few days. High pressure offshore has steered winds in from our south, helping temperatures climb. An upper-level ridge has also built in across much of the Southeast, which allows for above-normal temperatures. Since Tuesday, temperatures have been unseasonably warm in the mid-to-upper 70s.
What about October? Yep! In the last several weeks, October in Greensboro was also much warmer than usual (and drier). The average temperature was 1.6°F above normal.
Record-breaking Highs
Thursday highs will likely beat the current record of 82° set back in 2022.
While a cold front will slowly drift across southern states by Saturday, cooler air won't likely greet us until the weekend. Friday's forecast high is within a degree of the record of 78° (2023) that could very well be matched or beaten as well.
To give you a better perspective, normal highs for this time of year hover in the low to mid 60s. More specifically, the average high is around 64° and average low is around 41°.
When will fall air return?
Cooler air is on the way soon! Behind the cold front crossing by Saturday, high pressure will build in for the weekend from our north. Not only will drier, cooler air enter with the front, but winds will shift to come out of the north (cooler). This will result in near normal temperatures in the 60s.
Another cold front will approach from the west Sunday night into Monday, bringing much needed scattered shower chances to our area. As for next week, 70s will return with dry air and sunshine!