ANNANDALE, Va. – Drivers across Northern Virginia could face slick roads and patchy fog during the Monday morning commute as another round of rain pushes through the region. The National Weather Service warns of showers and isolated thunderstorms beginning late Sunday and lasting into Monday, raising the risk of slowdowns along I-495 and I-95. Motorists should allow extra travel time and use caution in reduced visibility.
According to the National Weather Service, rain chances reach 80 percent Sunday with lingering showers expected into Monday afternoon. Patchy fog will develop in low-lying areas, especially near streams and wooded corridors. Rainfall totals may range between a quarter and half an inch, enough to cause ponding on local roads in Annandale, Springfield, and along Route 50 toward Arlington.
Fairfax County Public Safety officials urge residents to limit non-essential travel during heavier rain bursts. East winds will increase slightly Monday, bringing damp and cool conditions. Temperatures will hold near 77 degrees, below typical late-September highs.
Relief arrives Tuesday as rain chances taper, setting up a drier pattern by midweek. Sunshine returns Wednesday with highs near 72, a welcome preview as October begins. Cooler, crisp fall air is expected to settle into the region, offering clearer skies and more seasonal comfort.
The week ends with mostly sunny conditions Thursday and Friday, with highs climbing into the low 80s. The shift signals a more stable weather pattern heading into the first full week of October.
Five Day Forecast for Annandale, VA:
- Monday: Showers likely, high near 77.
- Tuesday: Chance of showers, high near 74.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 72.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 80.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 83.
