ANNANDALE, Va. – A cool fog hugs the Potomac River this morning, softening streetlights and slowing early commuters across northern Virginia. But this calm start belies a bigger weather shift—rain develops Sunday, followed by the region’s first brush with wintry air as a sharp cold front moves in early Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, patchy fog should lift by midmorning, giving way to mild sunshine with highs near 68°F. Sunday will bring increasing clouds and a 50% chance of showers, mainly in the afternoon and evening. As the front crosses late Sunday, temperatures will tumble nearly 25 degrees by Monday morning, opening the door for a brief rain-to-snow mix in higher suburbs west of I-95—particularly near Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William counties.
While no accumulation is expected, any flakes will mark one of the earliest “winter teases” of the season for the D.C. area. Gusty northwest winds could reach 25 mph Monday, keeping highs stuck in the 40s with wind chills in the 30s. By Veterans Day, the cold air settles in fully—bright sunshine returns, but morning lows dip near freezing across parts of northern Virginia and southern Maryland.
Drivers should use extra caution during fog-prone hours early today and again late Sunday as the front approaches. It’s also a good weekend to clear gutters, check vehicle fluids, and prepare for colder commutes next week. After all, this brief chill is a reminder that November’s winter transition has officially begun.
Five-Day Forecast for Annandale, VA:
Sat: 68/49 – Patchy fog early; mostly sunny and mild.
Sun: 67/40 – Chance of showers; breezy by late day.
Mon: 49/30 – Mostly sunny; possible early rain-snow mix north.
Tue (Veterans Day): 46/34 – Sunny, colder start; crisp afternoon.
Wed: 60/40 – Mostly sunny; gradual warming midweek.
