Annandale, VA – Showers early this week are making way for bright skies and a crisp fall feel across Northern Virginia by midweek. After a damp Columbus Day, residents can look forward to sunny, cooler conditions through Wednesday, offering perfect weather for leaf-viewing drives and outdoor events.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington, patchy drizzle will taper off today before skies clear on Tuesday. Temperatures will climb to around 71°F Tuesday afternoon, with gusts near 20 mph. By Wednesday, expect sunny skies and highs near 68°F — ideal for fall park walks, pumpkin patch visits, or backyard decorating.
Those along I-95 and the Chesapeake Bay corridor should remain alert for breezy conditions early in the week, though no hazardous weather is expected. Winds will calm by Thursday, and daytime highs will stay comfortably in the 60s before dipping into the 40s at night — a reminder that sweater weather has officially arrived.
Looking ahead:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 68°F.
- Thursday: Clear, high 62°F.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 68°F.
- Saturday: Partly cloudy, high 72°F.
- Sunday: Mild and sunny, high 75°F.
