Virginia wakes under a crisp breeze this morning as dry air sweeps across the coast, pushing sand along empty boardwalk paths and leaving a cool sting in the air. Streets glisten faintly from dew, and travelers moving early feel the steady northwest winds already building. Post-Thanksgiving travel ramps up today, and shifting conditions could affect plans by Sunday.
Sunny skies hold through most of the day as gusts reach 20 to 25 mph, keeping the air brisk even as highs climb into the mid-40s. Drivers along I-264 and Shore Drive should expect crosswinds at times, especially near open bridges. By evening, temperatures fall quickly into the low 30s, creating a sharp chill but no frost concerns near the immediate shoreline.
Saturday brings calmer weather with afternoon highs in the mid-40s and light southeast winds. Increasing clouds late Saturday signal the next system sliding toward Virginia. Meteorologists now track a developing coastal wave that brings a Winter Tease for the region Sunday. While temperatures stay mild enough for rain in Virginia Beach, models hint at a possible early mix inland north of the city—particularly toward Williamsburg and the Peninsula—before warmer air takes over.
Rain chances rise sharply Sunday afternoon, and conditions may deteriorate quickly after 1 p.m. Expect slicker pavement, reduced visibility, and heavier pockets of rain for travelers returning along I-64. Plan extra time if heading toward Richmond or Norfolk during peak return travel.
Sunday night stays damp with lingering rain before conditions improve Monday, when highs reach near 50 under mostly sunny skies. Another system approaches Tuesday, bringing a higher chance of rain and a marginal early mix inland as December’s colder pattern begins to settle across the East Coast. Early-season chill deepens late next week.
