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Blizzard Conditions from the Central Plains to the Upper Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

A Spring blizzard will move from the central High Plains to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes today into Thursday. The combination of heavy falling snow and strong winds will create snow-covered roads and near zero visibility at times. Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue critical fire weather today through Friday from southwestern Texas into the southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Partly Cloudy

70°F

21°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 12:54 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Highland Springs VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 8 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 74. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 40. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 74. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 40. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Highland Springs VA
 37.53°N 77.37°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
12:52 pm EDT Mar 19, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EDT Mar 19, 2025-6pm EDT Mar 25, 2025
 
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