Annandale, Va. – Cool dawn air settles across Fairfax County this Thursday morning, the kind that feels still and clean after a long run of unsettled fall weather. The moon hangs over the Beltway as the region gears up for several days of crisp sunshine — a brief calm before changes start creeping back by late weekend.
Thursday begins mostly sunny with highs around 62°F and light west winds gusting near 20 mph. The air stays dry and comfortable, perfect for commutes or outdoor projects ahead of Friday’s even brighter conditions. Expect a touch of chill early Friday as lows dip into the upper 30s — cool enough to notice, but not yet flirting with frost.
Friday and Saturday remain mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s to near 60°F. Winds ease as high pressure slides overhead, leaving calm, mild afternoons ideal for hiking, football tailgates, or pre-Halloween yard work. By Saturday night, however, clouds begin to filter in from the west as a weak system approaches from the Ohio Valley.
By Sunday, a 30–40% chance of showers enters the picture, especially along I-66 and south of D.C. toward Fredericksburg. Most rain looks light and scattered, but models hint at steadier activity returning early next week as another front approaches.
Across much of the East, the same dry high pressure is marking a seasonal divide — chilly enough for frost advisories from Ohio to Virginia. Here in the D.C. metro, it’s more about soaking up the calm before November’s inevitable chill begins to settle in.
Five-Day Outlook for Annandale, VA:
Thu: 62/40 – Sunny; breezy afternoon.
Fri: 59/38 – Mostly sunny; calm wind.
Sat: 59/39 – Bright; turning milder.
Sun: 59/41 – Increasing clouds; late showers.
Mon: 58/43 – Mostly cloudy; scattered rain.
