Annandale, VA – Residents in Northern Virginia should prepare for a damp and foggy start to their weekend as patchy drizzle and fog are expected early Saturday, March 15. Showers will develop overnight into Sunday, bringing gusty winds and a chance of heavy rain.
According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will begin with dense fog and patchy drizzle before 11 a.m. Conditions will clear slightly, leading to a mostly cloudy day with highs reaching 70°F. Winds from the south will pick up to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Overnight, rain chances increase after 2 a.m., with winds strengthening to 26 mph.
Sunday will be breezy and wet, with a 90% chance of showers beginning after 8 a.m. Temperatures will peak at 72°F before cooling to 46°F at night as showers taper off. The wet pattern continues into Monday, with early morning rain chances before skies clear for a partly sunny afternoon and a high of 58°F.
Looking ahead, Tuesday brings a break in the rain with sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s. Warmer temperatures continue midweek, with Wednesday reaching 75°F before clouds return overnight.
Motorists along Route 236 and the Capital Beltway should remain cautious during the foggy morning hours on Saturday. If traveling, allow extra time and use low-beam headlights.
