Virginia greets the morning with gray skies, damp pavement, and a chill that feels sharper by the hour. The air still carries leftover warmth now, but winter is closing in fast. By tonight, the tone changes as colder air rushes into Northern Virginia.
According to the National Weather Service, rain develops early before transitioning to a rain-and-snow mix tonight across Fairfax County and surrounding areas. Little accumulation is expected, but temperatures drop quickly after sunset. Lows fall into the mid-20s, setting the stage for slick conditions by Friday morning.
In Annandale and near Fort Belvoir, patchy snowflakes may mix in overnight as winds turn blustery. Even brief snow can create problems. Wet roads may flash-freeze as temperatures slide toward 20 degrees late tonight and early Friday. Bridges, ramps, and shaded roads could turn icy with little warning.
Thursday brings clearing skies but colder air. Sunshine returns, yet highs struggle near 31 degrees. Northwest winds gust at times, making it feel colder during the day. Drivers heading out early Friday should plan extra time and slow down, especially on untreated neighborhood streets.
By Friday afternoon, conditions improve slightly. Skies stay mostly sunny, and highs rebound into the mid-30s. The calm does not last long, though. Another weak system Saturday brings a chance of rain and snow, followed by another cold night.
Looking ahead, winter remains active. The six-to-ten-day outlook hints at continued cold across the East, while milder air builds in the Southwest. For now, Northern Virginia stays locked in a mid-January pattern.
Five Day Outlook for Annandale, Virginia
Thursday: Mostly sunny, windy, high near 31.
Friday: Sunny and cold, high near 36.
Saturday: Chance of rain and snow, high near 44.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, colder, high near 32.
Monday: Sunny and cold, high near 34.
