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I-85 North Carolina Road Conditions
Radar and live pavement conditions on the 234 miles of I-85 in North Carolina — plus closures, road work and city-by-city weather across the state.
Updated Sep 14, 2026 9:48 PM EDT · Mostly dry
Lowest 75°F near Raleigh, North Carolina · Highest wind 9 mph near Raleigh, North Carolina
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I-85 runs 234 miles across North Carolina. It passes Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh.
- Interstate: I-85
- State: North Carolina
- Length in state: 234 mi
Weather data from Sep 14, 2026 9:48 PM EDT
75°F
82°F
9 mph
30.02-30.18 inHg
Current I-85 in North Carolina Conditions by State
North Carolina I-85 in North Carolina road conditions
Dry
- Charlotte 82°F · 3 mph wind · Dry
- Greensboro 78°F · 3 mph wind · Dry
- Raleigh 81°F · 6 mph wind · Dry
I-85 crosses 234 miles of North Carolina, between the South Carolina line and the Virginia line. That is 35% of I-85's 666 miles.
Inside North Carolina it meets I-77 at Charlotte, and I-74 and I-40 at Greensboro.
By mile marker, I-85 passes Charlotte 38 · Greensboro 128 (5 mi off) · Raleigh 180 (21 mi off).
4 current reports along the route. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
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Lanes blocked
Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Guilford County from mile marker 129 to mile marker 129. 3 Right Lanes Closed. Id…
Maintenance on I-85 Southbound in Guilford County from mile marker 129 to mile marker 129. 3 Right Lanes Closed. Id: 7693
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Lanes blocked
The 2 right lanes are closed on I-85 Southbound past Exit 129 in Guilford County, due to road work until Tuesday…
The 2 right lanes are closed on I-85 Southbound past Exit 129 in Guilford County, due to road work until Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 am. Updated 9:04 pm. ID -26091300082.
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Lanes blocked
I-85 S ramp to I-40 E is CLOSED in Orange County due to road work until Tuesday, November 24 at 9:00 pm. Updated 9:37…
I-85 S ramp to I-40 E is CLOSED in Orange County due to road work until Tuesday, November 24 at 9:00 pm. Updated 9:37 pm. ID -26091400171.
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Lanes blocked
Construction on I-85 Northbound in Warren County from mile marker 233 to mile marker 233. 1 Right lane closed. Id: 1495
| Place | Snow a year | Snow days | Freezing nights | Freeze–thaw days | First freeze | Last freeze | Days over 90°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 4.3" | 1.9 | 65.2 | 63.8 | Nov 3 | Apr 4 | 35 |
| Raleigh | 3.9" | 1.7 | 61.1 | 58.8 | Nov 9 | Mar 31 | 46 |
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, from 2 weather stations in North Carolina. A dash is a figure that station does not report, not a zero.
Towns Along I-85 in North Carolina
From Kings Mountain to Henderson, with the position of each town measured along this stretch itself — counted from the Kings Mountain end, not from a state milepost, so it will not match the numbers on the signs.
- 7 mi Kings Mountain 1.2 mi off the road
- 20 mi Ranlo 1.7 mi off the road
- 28 mi Mount Holly 3.9 mi off the road
- 39 mi Charlotte 4.4 mi off the road
- 66 mi Landis 2.2 mi off the road
- 79 mi East Spencer
- 107 mi Trinity
- 125 mi Pleasant Garden 3.1 mi off the road
- 144 mi Burlington
- 152 mi Green Level 3.7 mi off the road
- 190 mi Butner
- 215 mi Henderson
Places from the US Census Gazetteer and population estimates, both public domain; distances measured along this page's own route geometry.
Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 8:04 AM EDT
Charlotte, NC weather
- Current weather conditions in Charlotte, NC indicate a mostly sunny day with a temperature of 74°F and a dew point of 67°F, resulting in a humidity level of 78%
- The wind is coming from the north at 3 to 6 mph
- In approximately 4 to 5 hours, the maximum feels-like temperature is expected to rise to 97°F, which presents a low temperature risk for outdoor activities
- There are currently no active weather alerts
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 29.9 inHg, and visibility is clear at 10 miles.
Greensboro, NC weather
- Current weather conditions in Greensboro, NC indicate a temperature of 75°F with a relative humidity of 75%
- The dew point stands at 66.7°F, reflecting a moderately humid atmosphere
- The wind is blowing from the northwest at 2.4 mph, providing a gentle breeze
- Visibility is good at 16 kilometers (9.9 miles) under partly cloudy skies, which cover about 50% of the sky
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg, indicating stable weather conditions
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and no precipitation is currently occurring.
Raleigh, NC weather
- Current weather conditions in Raleigh, NC indicate a temperature of 75°F with a dew point of 69°F and humidity at 81%
- The wind is blowing from the northwest at 2 mph
- Visibility is good at 9.9 miles, and the sky is partly cloudy with cloud coverage at 40%
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.0 inHg
- There are no active weather alerts at this time, and no precipitation is occurring.
I-85 in North Carolina Road Weather FAQ
- Is Interstate 85 in North Carolina closed right now?
- No full closures are reported on I-85 in North Carolina as of Sep 14, 2026 10:46 PM EDT. 4 lane closures, roadworks or restrictions are in force. They are listed under closures and road blocks on this page.
- What are I-85 in North Carolina road conditions today?
- The map on this page colors the route along I-85 in North Carolina by what is on the pavement right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Sep 14, 2026 9:48 PM EDT. Right now temperatures run from 75°F to 82°F and the strongest wind is 9 mph.
- Where are North Carolina road closures reported officially?
- North Carolina's official traveler information service is drivenc.gov, and it is where closures and restrictions are reported.
- How often are I-85 in North Carolina road conditions updated?
- The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.
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