Virginia – Cold air stings exposed skin this morning as frost clings to lawns and windshields across Northern Virginia. Breath clouds the air. Winter weather is setting the tone now, with changing conditions lining up through the MLK Day holiday.
According to the National Weather Service serving the Baltimore–Washington region, temperatures start in the mid-20s around Annandale, with wind chills in the teens. Skies stay mostly sunny today, though the cold holds firm. Roads remain dry, but shaded pavement stays icy early.
Attention turns to Saturday. Clouds thicken by morning as moisture moves in from the west. Rain showers develop late morning into early afternoon, then taper. Temperatures rise into the mid-40s, which may help melt residual frost. That relief may be brief.
Saturday night brings another shift. Colder air slides back in as moisture lingers. Rain may mix with snow toward early Sunday, especially across Fairfax County and nearby suburbs. Accumulation appears light, but even brief snow bursts can reduce visibility and coat untreated roads.
Sunday stays chilly and mostly cloudy, with highs near the mid-30s. Any moisture left on pavement may refreeze after sunset. That raises black ice concerns on neighborhood roads, bridges, and ramps along I-495 and Route 50.
MLK Day offers calmer weather. Sunshine returns, but cold remains. Highs reach the upper 30s, while Monday night drops into the teens. The freeze-thaw cycle continues, stressing roads and increasing slip risks during early commutes.
Drivers should slow down during weekend showers and stay alert for slick spots late Saturday and Sunday night. Keep winter layers handy and allow extra travel time.
More quiet weather follows Tuesday before another warming trend midweek. Traveling this weekend? What are road conditions like where you are?
Five-Day Outlook for Annandale, VA
- Today: Mostly sunny, cold, high near 37
- Saturday: Rain showers, milder, high near 46
- Sunday: Slight chance of snow, colder, high near 36
- MLK Day Monday: Sunny and cold, high near 38
- Tuesday: Sunny, colder, high near 27
