ANNANDALE, VA – The morning air across Northern Virginia feels crisp and still — headlights glint on dewy windshields, and a thin mist lingers over quiet cul-de-sacs. After a mild start to the week, the region is preparing for a notable shift: a string of clear, cool days and brisk nights signaling fall’s full arrival.
According to the National Weather Service in Sterling, a weak front will brush the area later Tuesday, bringing a brief chance of showers before a surge of drier, cooler air sweeps in Wednesday. Highs will slide from the lower 70s to the low 60s by Thursday, while overnight temperatures dip into the low 40s across Fairfax and Prince William counties. Rural valleys near the Potomac could see readings even cooler, hinting at the first brush of frost for outlying communities before the weekend.
Drivers should watch for patchy fog and damp roads early Tuesday, especially along I-95 and Route 50. After that, skies will turn sharply clearer, with gusty west winds Wednesday afternoon briefly kicking up fallen leaves. By Thursday, high pressure settles overhead, ensuring bright, calm afternoons perfect for outdoor work, school events, and early Halloween decorating.
To be fair, this isn’t the first freeze yet — but models suggest a stronger cold front could arrive early next week, bringing the season’s first true cold snap to the Mid-Atlantic. For now, expect a refreshing stretch of fall sunshine paired with crisp evenings and chilly dawns — autumn’s calm, steady rhythm has finally taken hold.
Five-Day Forecast for Annandale, VA:
Tue: 72/49 – Increasing clouds; slight shower chance late.
Wed: 64/42 – Sunny; breezy west wind.
Thu: 62/41 – Bright skies; cool, crisp air.
Fri: 61/40 – Sunny; calm and dry.
Sat: 60/43 – Mostly sunny; cool fall day.
