Wakefield, VA – A noticeable fall chill is moving into Virginia as temperatures dip later this week, with frost possible west of Interstate 95 by early Friday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Wakefield, today will be sunny and mild, with lingering morning clouds east of I-95 clearing by afternoon. Highs will range from the upper 60s to mid-70s, while tonight’s lows fall into the mid-40s.
Thursday brings a cooler pattern, with highs between 62 and 68 degrees and a chilly overnight low dropping into the mid-30s for inland areas. The weather service notes patchy frost may form early Friday, especially west of I-95, as skies clear and winds calm overnight.
Friday will stay cool but dry, and temperatures are expected to rebound over the weekend. The next chance for rain arrives late Sunday, according to forecasters.
Drivers and gardeners in central and western Virginia are advised to prepare for cooler mornings and protect sensitive plants as frost risk increases.