Virginia’s morning starts with clear skies, stiff air, and breath turning white almost instantly. Sunshine helps today, but the calm feel is misleading. A sharper winter pattern is already lining up, with snow and colder air targeting the region by the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, skies stay mostly sunny today with highs near 40 across Northern Virginia. Winds pick up through the morning, adding a chill that keeps it feeling colder than the numbers suggest. Roads remain dry, but temperatures stay low enough for lingering icy patches in shaded areas.
Tonight turns colder with lows near the lower 30s as clouds thin. Thursday brings a noticeable warm-up. Sunshine dominates, and highs climb into the low 50s, briefly easing winter’s grip. That mild stretch ends quickly.
Friday shifts the pattern again. Clouds increase and temperatures stall near 40. Winds turn northwesterly, pulling colder air into Fairfax County by evening. Friday night lows drop near 11, setting the stage for frozen ground and a higher risk of slick spots.
Snow chances increase Saturday afternoon as colder air locks in. Highs struggle near 19, and light snow may begin late. Saturday night looks more impactful, with snow becoming likely and temperatures falling into the teens. Travel could slow along I-495, Route 50, and neighborhood roads.
Snow continues into Sunday, with highs near 20 and a high chance of accumulation. Plowed roads may refreeze quickly as temperatures stay well below freezing. Drivers should plan extra time and limit unnecessary travel.
Looking ahead, the 6–10 day outlook keeps Virginia in a colder-than-normal pattern, with additional precipitation chances as winter remains active into next week.
Five Day Weather Outlook for Annandale, Virginia
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 40
Thursday: Mostly sunny, milder, high near 51
Friday: Mostly cloudy, turning colder, high near 40
Saturday: Chance of snow late, high near 19
Sunday: Snow likely, high near 20
