Virginia – Warm pavement and bright skies are giving way to a fast-moving shift, as rain pushes toward the D.C. suburbs and threatens to snarl travel within hours.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will develop late tonight and become widespread by early Sunday, with a 60% to 70% chance of rain and wind gusts reaching up to 30 mph across Northern Virginia and into Maryland. Roads along I-95, I-495, and Route 50 could turn slick quickly during the morning drive.
Annandale and surrounding Fairfax County will see temperatures fall sharply from the mid-80s today to the upper 50s by Sunday afternoon. That drop, paired with steady rain, will create a noticeably colder and damp feel. Plan extra travel time and keep headlights on in reduced visibility.
Rain tapers by late Sunday, but cooler air settles in fast. Skies clear Sunday night, and temperatures dip into the low 40s, with some outlying areas nearing the upper 30s by early Monday. No frost is expected locally, but the chill will be noticeable after recent warmth.
Monday brings calmer conditions with sunshine returning and highs near the mid-50s. By Tuesday, temperatures rebound into the low 60s under clear skies, offering a brief stretch of dry spring weather.
Midweek trends milder, with highs climbing into the 70s by Wednesday and Thursday as spring warmth builds again across the region.
Five Day Forecast for Annandale, VA:
Saturday: Sunny, high near 86°F
Sunday: Showers likely, high near 57°F
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 55°F, low near 35°F
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 62°F
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 74°F
