ANNANDALE, Va. – Sunshine will dominate skies across Northern Virginia Friday, but the clear stretch won’t last long as clouds push back into the region through the weekend. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 80s Friday before easing into the mid-70s by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service, conditions stay dry into early next week, though skies will grow increasingly cloudy starting Saturday. Winds remain light, shifting from the northwest Friday to the east by Sunday.
Residents in Fairfax, Arlington, and Alexandria can expect mostly cloudy nights with temperatures dipping into the low 60s. Outdoor plans this weekend should hold, but by Tuesday a weak system could bring scattered showers across the region. Rain chances sit around 30%, with the best opportunity for brief downpours Tuesday afternoon into the evening.
Drivers should be alert for slick roads during any passing showers next week, though widespread flooding is not anticipated. Cooler nighttime lows in the mid-60s will offer some relief after warm afternoons.
The unsettled pattern may continue into midweek, with partly sunny skies expected Wednesday before another round of cloud cover returns Thursday.
Five Day Forecast for Annandale, VA
- Friday: Sunny, high near 87°
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 77°
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 76°
- Monday: Partly sunny, high near 79°
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny with showers possible after 2 p.m., high near 84°
