Virginia wakes up to a crisp, bright morning as temperatures hover near 29 degrees across Annandale. A northwest breeze pushes wind chills into the upper teens. Side streets and shaded sidewalks feel stiff underfoot. Drivers along I-495 and Route 50 should stay alert for isolated slick spots early.
According to the National Weather Service, sunshine dominates today with highs reaching 39 degrees. Northwest winds gust up to 25 mph, keeping that late-February bite in the air. While roads remain dry through the afternoon, the cold lingers.
Clouds increase late tonight, and a 30 percent chance of snow develops mainly between midnight and 2 a.m. Lows fall near 31 degrees. Any brief burst of snow could coat untreated pavement. This is prime flash-freeze season. Even light moisture can refreeze quickly toward daybreak.
Wednesday turns milder with partial sunshine and a high near 54 degrees. A slight chance of rain develops by late afternoon and evening. By Thursday, rain becomes likely with a 70 percent chance and highs near 47. Wet roads and ponding are possible during the commute.
Conditions improve Friday with mostly sunny skies and highs near 47. The weekend trends brighter and milder. Saturday climbs to 58 degrees under sunshine, offering early spring vibes across Northern Virginia.
Looking ahead, temperatures fluctuate into early next week, with another chance of rain and snow by Monday. Longer-range signals suggest a gradual warming trend building toward early March.
Five Day Outlook for Annandale, Virginia:
Today: Sunny, high 39.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 54.
Thursday: Rain likely, high 47.
Friday: Mostly sunny, high 47.
Saturday: Sunny, high 58.
