ANNANDALE, VA – The sharp scent of cold salt air rides inland this morning as brisk northwest winds sweep over the Chesapeake and into the I-95 corridor. Power lines sway, leaves scatter across wet pavement, and the season’s first real November chill takes hold. By the weekend, a colder surge will dig in from the north, bringing scattered rain showers and early signs of the Mid-Atlantic’s winter turn.
According to the National Weather Service office in Baltimore/Washington, a Gale Warning remains in effect for all tidal waters, with gusts near 30 mph expected through tonight. Drivers crossing the Woodrow Wilson Bridge or traveling I-95 from Baltimore to Fredericksburg should prepare for crosswinds and brief visibility drops in blowing leaves. The agency also notes an isolated risk of strong gusts or minor power interruptions, especially near the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay shores.
Friday brings increasing clouds as moisture returns. South winds will lift highs into the lower 60s before a push of colder air late Friday night sparks scattered rain across Northern Virginia and central Maryland. Saturday looks brisk and partly sunny, but temperatures may struggle to reach 50 degrees by late afternoon.
By Sunday, another system edges in from the west, bringing a 40 percent chance of rain—possibly mixing with sleet in higher elevations of western Maryland and northern Virginia. The pattern signals a clear early-winter shift across the Mid-Atlantic as the region heads toward Veterans Day under cooler skies. Residents planning parades, playoff games, or early holiday travel should bundle up and monitor for quick weather changes.
Five-Day Forecast for Annandale, VA:
Thu: 57/37 – Breezy, sunny skies; gusts near 25 mph.
Fri: 62/52 – Increasing clouds; scattered evening showers possible.
Sat: 50/40 – Partly sunny, colder air returning; brisk winds.
Sun: 70/37 – Rain chance 40%; possible mix higher elevations.
Mon (Veterans Day): 47/33 – Sunny, cool, early taste of winter.
