A cool wet weather pattern has settled in across eastern and coastal North Carolina. Along with below normal temperatures, we could see up to two or two and half inches of rain through Friday night.

The cold front that moved across the region Wednesday morning will stall off our coast for the next few days. That will keep on and off rain in our forecast Thursday and Friday. Expect a chilly rain throughout the end of the work week.

Central parts of the state could see Friday's rain come to an end with light snow in the evening, with little to no accumulation. 

Some far-inland areas of southeastern North Carolina have a slight chance to see the same. The precipitation will end for everyone during the early morning hours Saturday.

Most of the weekend still looks dry and cold. Highs on Saturday will warm just to the low 50s. Sunday's highs are forecast to be in the upper 40s.