Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 38.89°N 77.25°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Vienna VA
Issued by: National Weather Service Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C.
Last Update: 1:53 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
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  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy


  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny


  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before 3am.  Low around 53. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 53 °F

    Showers


  • Monday

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  High near 72. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow


  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny


  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear


  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny


  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy


  • Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. East wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southeast wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before 3am. Low around 53. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Monday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 72. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 29. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    Friday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Saturday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.



    Vienna VA
     38.89°N 77.25°W (Elev. 348 ft)

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