ANNANDALE, Va. – A quiet but chilly change is setting up across northern Virginia and the greater D.C. region this morning, as the last light showers drift east and cooler air filters in. Damp leaves line the roads, the air feels crisp, and a noticeable November edge is returning just in time for Veterans Day.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore–Washington, a weak front will push through the region early today before high pressure builds in Monday. Spotty showers may linger through midmorning across Fairfax, Prince William, and Arlington counties, but skies will gradually clear by afternoon. Temperatures will drop sharply tonight, with lows near 42°F and northwest gusts up to 20 mph.
Monday will be mostly sunny but cooler, with highs near 50°F and a persistent breeze from the northwest. By Veterans Day, expect crisp fall perfection — sunshine, light winds, and highs in the mid-40s — ideal for parades and outdoor ceremonies across the D.C. metro area. Still, residents should brace for a chilly evening, as lows fall to the low 30s, and patchy frost could appear in rural spots from Leesburg to Manassas.
The rest of the week brings continued sunshine and dry air, with a gradual warm-up into the upper 50s by Thursday. Leaf cleanup, early holiday decorating, and travel across I-95 and Route 50 should face no weather interruptions through midweek.
After several damp weekends, this calm stretch marks a welcome shift — fall’s cooler side, setting the stage for a colder mid-November pattern across the Mid-Atlantic.
Five-Day Forecast for Annandale, VA:
Sun: 68/42 – Showers early, clearing later; light south wind.
Mon: 50/30 – Mostly sunny; brisk and cool.
Tue (Veterans Day): 46/34 – Sunny; crisp air and light breeze.
Wed: 59/41 – Mostly sunny; warming slightly.
Thu: 57/38 – Sunny and mild; frost possible early north.
