Richmond, VA – A soft golden sunrise breaks through the trees this morning across Northern Virginia, signaling another calm and comfortable early November day. The air is crisp but not cold, the kind of stillness that hints at change — and indeed, a late-week system is already taking shape to the west, promising a quick shift from tranquil to unsettled weather before the weekend.
Through midweek, sunshine rules the pattern. Highs climb to the upper 60s and near 70°F by Wednesday, with light south winds and cool, clear nights in the 40s. By Thursday, conditions stay mild but breezy, marking the start of a subtle transition as a storm system approaches from the Ohio Valley.
The National Weather Service in Sterling expects Friday to turn cloudy and wet, with rain likely spreading across Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties during the afternoon. Rain could be steady at times — enough to dampen evening travel along I-66, Route 50, and the Capital Beltway.
Temperatures will dip slightly behind the front, setting up a cooler, partly sunny weekend in the 60s. While no frost or freeze is expected yet, models continue to hint at a colder pattern developing next week, potentially ushering in the first real taste of late fall across the Mid-Atlantic.
For now, enjoy the quiet stretch of autumn warmth — perfect for yard cleanup, outdoor work, or early holiday errands — before November’s next round of rain rolls through.
