Virginia wakes up brisk along the coast, with gray clouds hanging low over Virginia Beach and a cool wind off the Atlantic. Thermometers sit near 45 degrees this morning, and the air feels sharper near the Oceanfront.
Colder air settles in through the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, much colder air will overspread the region, with low temperatures by Sunday morning expected to fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s . That means frost and freeze conditions are likely inland, with patchy frost possible even closer to the coast.
Gardeners should protect sensitive plants now. Cover early Spring blooms before sunset.
Today turns breezy with highs near 48 degrees. North winds increase to 20 to 23 mph, with gusts up to 34 mph. Expect choppy conditions along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel and shifting crosswinds on I-264.
Skies clear tonight, and temperatures drop to around 38 near the coast, colder inland. Sunday rebounds to 56 degrees under bright sunshine. Monday continues the warming trend with highs near 69.
By Tuesday, temperatures surge to 73 degrees with sunny skies. That early taste of Spring warmth builds toward midweek, with highs near 75 Wednesday before shower chances return late week.
Plan for cold mornings through Sunday, then lighter jackets by Monday afternoon. Watch for isolated slick spots in rural areas where moisture lingers and temperatures dip near freezing.
Longer-range signals show above-normal temperatures returning late next week, hinting that steadier Spring weather is ahead.
Five-Day Outlook for Virginia Beach:
Sunday: Sunny, 56.
Monday: Sunny, 69.
Tuesday: Sunny, 73.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, 75.
Thursday: Chance of showers, 65.
