Wakefield, VA – A quiet stretch of weather will give way to a potentially messy end to the week as forecasters monitor a developing system that could bring wintry precipitation to parts of Virginia by Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, high pressure will dominate today, keeping skies clear with highs in the mid-40s to upper 40s and lows in the 20s. Winds will remain light, offering one of the calmer days of the week.
By Thursday, clouds will increase across central and eastern Virginia as a new storm system approaches from the southwest. Temperatures will climb slightly, reaching the upper 40s to low 50s across southern counties before colder air filters in overnight.
The next weather concern arrives Friday, when a complex system could bring a mix of rain, sleet, or snow to portions of the region. Forecast confidence remains moderate at this time, but forecasters say parts of the area could see wintry precipitation, especially where surface temperatures dip near freezing. Highs will stay in the 30s to low 40s, with overnight lows ranging from the mid-20s north to low 30s south.
NWS officials emphasized that details on timing and precipitation type are still being refined, as small changes in temperature could determine whether the region sees mostly rain or a mix of snow and ice. Drivers are urged to stay alert for potential slick spots Friday morning, especially in higher elevations and shaded areas.
The weather pattern will remain cold into the weekend, with daytime highs struggling to reach the 40s through Sunday.
