Annandale, VA – The calm, crisp air over Northern Virginia this morning will soon give way to a soggy midweek as holiday travelers begin to hit the roads. While today remains dry and sunny, a developing system moving in from the west will bring widespread rain to the region starting Tuesday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Sterling, rain chances jump to 80% Tuesday, with steady showers likely continuing through the night. Highs will reach the upper 50s before a sharp cold front slides through late Tuesday, pulling temperatures back into the 30s by dawn Wednesday.
Wednesday brings drier weather but stays cloudy and breezy, with gusts near 20 mph. By Thanksgiving Day, sunshine returns — though the air will feel distinctly late-November, with highs only in the upper 40s. The D.C. Metro area, including Annandale and Fairfax County, may also see early morning frost Thursday and Friday as lows dip into the 20s.
Travelers heading along I-95, I-66, or the Capital Beltway should expect wet roads Tuesday evening and colder, clearer conditions for Thanksgiving travel. The pattern remains calm through the weekend, offering bright skies for outdoor gatherings or shopping plans.
Five-Day Outlook for Annandale, VA:
- Tuesday: Rain develops, high 57°F.
- Wednesday: Chance of showers, high 68°F, colder by night.
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, high 46°F.
- Friday: Sunny, high 41°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 43°F.
