Annandale, VA – Northern Virginia is bracing for a quick burst of wintry weather as forecasters track a system set to bring light snow and a possible icy mix to the region by Friday morning. The shift from mild sunshine to a cold, slushy Friday could create slick roads and tricky travel conditions just as early commuters head out.
According to the National Weather Service in Sterling, clouds will thicken Thursday night before snow develops Friday afternoon, changing to a wintry mix or freezing rain by evening. Light accumulation of up to one inch is possible, but even minor icing could make bridges and secondary roads hazardous, particularly across Fairfax and Loudoun counties.
Temperatures will hover in the mid-30s through Friday, with calm winds offering little help to dry slick pavement. Conditions should improve Saturday as skies clear and highs rebound to the low 40s. However, refreezing Friday night may cause black ice on shaded stretches of I-495, Route 50, and local neighborhoods.
Residents are urged to monitor weather alerts, allow extra travel time, and keep ice scrapers and salt handy. While this system isn’t expected to produce heavy snow, it marks the first true “winter tease” of the season — a reminder that December’s cold pattern has firmly arrived.
Bundle up, plan ahead, and drive carefully as the region adjusts to its first real taste of winter.
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5-Day Outlook for Annandale, VA (Dec. 3–7):
- Thursday: Increasing clouds, high 43°F, low 20°F.
- Friday: Chance of snow/wintry mix, 0.5–1”, high 34°F, low 25°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 43°F, low 28°F.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, high 42°F, low 28°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 38°F, low 22°F.
