Annandale, VA – The morning sky over northern Virginia carries a faint orange glow — calm now, but signaling change. After several tranquil days, the region is on track for a mild-to-wet weather shift heading into the weekend, with Friday night rain marking the transition from fall warmth to a cooler, breezier pattern.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, today will start with increasing clouds as southwest winds rise to 15–20 mph, gusting near 30 mph in open areas. Highs will climb toward 70°F, keeping conditions comfortable for commuters and leaf cleanup before the next system arrives.
Thursday brings bright skies and a slight dip in temperatures, with highs in the upper 50s and low humidity. It’s a brief window of classic November calm before Friday’s system sweeps in from the west. Rain is expected to move through late Friday into early Saturday, possibly disrupting evening travel along I-95 and I-66. While rainfall totals will be modest, gusty winds could accompany heavier bursts.
By Saturday afternoon, sunshine returns with highs in the 60s, but cooler air follows close behind. Early next week, morning lows could fall into the 30s, hinting at the region’s first frost in some outlying suburbs before Veterans Day.
Residents planning weekend activities or travel should keep umbrellas handy and prepare for a chillier pattern by Sunday — a reminder that November’s true bite is just around the corner.
Five-Day Outlook for Annandale, VA:
Wed: 70/45 – Increasing clouds, breezy.
Thu: 58/37 – Sunny, mild.
Fri: 63/52 – Mostly sunny, rain late.
Sat: 65/48 – Partly sunny, drying out.
Sun: 67/43 – Chance of rain; cooler trend.
