Annandale, VA – Leaves swirl across driveways and flags whip in the breeze as gusty winds push through northern Virginia this Halloween morning. Temperatures sit near 50°F, but steady west winds between 15 and 25 mph make it feel several degrees cooler. The National Weather Service in Sterling reports breezy conditions will continue through the morning before easing later today.
Drivers on I-95 and Route 50 should prepare for strong crosswinds, especially on open stretches and bridges. Outdoor Halloween decorations should be secured before winds peak midday, with gusts occasionally nearing 35–40 mph.
By Saturday, calmer weather returns with mostly sunny skies and highs near 61°F. Saturday night dips into the upper 30s under clear skies — a brisk reminder that November begins this weekend. Sunday stays mild, with highs around 61°F again, but morning lows near 40°F will make for crisp sunrise walks and coffee runs.
Looking into early next week, Monday and Tuesday trend warmer and dry, with highs back in the mid-60s. The first half of November looks mild overall, though models hint at a colder system mid-month that could bring the area’s first frost risk.
As Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, residents can look forward to an extra hour of rest — and cooler, earlier sunsets signaling fall’s deeper turn toward winter.
