Virginia – Gray skies hang low this morning as chilly air brushes the coast, but change is already moving in. By midday, brighter breaks emerge, and temperatures climb fast, softening the February edge along the shoreline.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, a warm front lifts north today, pushing highs into the low 50s across Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads. Winds stay light early, then turn southwest by afternoon, helping the air feel noticeably milder than recent mornings near freezing.
Clouds increase again late tonight as moisture brushes the region. A few spotty showers may develop toward daybreak Wednesday, though rainfall remains light. Roads stay mainly wet, not icy, but drivers should watch shaded areas early where cold pavement lingers.
Wednesday turns warmer and breezy. Highs reach the low to mid-50s before winds shift northwest during the afternoon. Gusts increase by evening, pulling cooler air back into the region. Skies clear Wednesday night, allowing temperatures to fall into the low 30s. Refreezing becomes possible where moisture remains on pavement.
Thursday brings sunshine but cooler air. Highs settle near the low 40s with a crisp feel. Valentine’s Day weekend looks quiet and dry. Friday stays sunny with highs near 41, while Saturday rebounds into the mid-40s. Sunday trends wetter, with rain chances increasing by afternoon.
Beyond the weekend, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook points toward above-normal temperatures returning early next week. A broader warming trend develops across much of the eastern U.S., hinting at a slow seasonal shift despite lingering winter signals from frozen Great Lakes.
For now, enjoy today’s brief spring tease, but keep a jacket handy after sunset. Weather mood swings quickly this time of year.
Feeling the warmth yet, or still bundled up this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Virginia Beach
• Today: Becoming sunny, high near 51
• Wednesday: Slight showers early, then clearing, high near 53
• Thursday: Sunny, cooler, high near 42
• Friday: Sunny, high near 41
• Saturday: Sunny, milder, high near 45
