Potential Significant Winter Storm this Weekend - Very Cold Weather Follows Early Next Week

A significant winter storm will likely impact our area this weekend. The winter storm will be followed by very cold temperatures early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

William M Tuck Airport (KW78)

Lat: 36.71°NLon: 78.85°WElev: 420ft.

Fair

39°F

4°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 22 Jan 8:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Alton VA

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00am until January 26, 01:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and sleet before 2am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain.  Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible.  New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 26 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and freezing rain likely before 1am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 20 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind 5 to 8 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet before 2am, then sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of around a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow and freezing rain likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
Alton VA
 36.57°N 79.01°W (Elev. 538 ft)
7:00 am EST Jan 22, 2026
8am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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