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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lynchburg, Lynchburg Regional Airport (KLYH)

Lat: 37.32°NLon: 79.21°WElev: 935ft.

Fair

55°F

13°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed NW 12 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.5 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 22 Jan 12:54 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Sandy Level VA

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and sleet before 5am, then snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 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: A chance of snow and freezing rain before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Wintry
    Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet before 5am, then snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow and freezing rain before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sandy Level VA
 37.01°N 79.56°W (Elev. 1155 ft)
Last Update:
12:30 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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