ANNANDALE, Va. – The calm, crisp air blanketing northern Virginia will give way to a warmer, breezier pattern by late weekend as showers move in Sunday night. Residents from Fairfax to Fredericksburg can expect a few rain interruptions before drier fall conditions return early next week.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, clear skies and light winds will dominate Friday and Saturday, making for ideal outdoor plans across the I-95 corridor. Highs will rise from the mid-60s Friday to near 70°F Saturday as winds shift south ahead of a developing front. Early mornings remain cool, so residents should dress in layers for leaf-viewing trips or local fall markets.
By Sunday afternoon, clouds will increase and winds will strengthen, with gusts up to 30 mph possible. Scattered showers are expected late in the day, intensifying into the evening as the front crosses the region. Rain may impact travel on I-66, U.S. 29, and the Capital Beltway, especially during evening commutes or event wrap-ups.
The good news: the system clears quickly. Sunshine returns Monday with highs in the mid-60s, followed by a string of bright, seasonable days through midweek.
This weekend’s pattern marks a classic mid-October transition — from crisp fall mornings to warmer, breezy afternoons before another refreshing cooldown begins the new week.
Five-Day Forecast for Annandale, VA:
Fri: 64/46 – Sunny; cool and calm.
Sat: 70/53 – Mostly sunny; warmer afternoon.
Sun: 75/50 – Breezy; showers developing late.
Mon: 64/45 – Morning showers; clearing and cooler.
Tue: 70/48 – Sunny and mild; pleasant fall
