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Much Colder Today with Snow Showers and Strong Gusty Winds

Snow showers and gusty winds are expected through today as colder conditions return. 2-6" is expected in the mountains, while a light coating up to 2" is possible in the lowlands. Locally heavy snow squalls or showers could result in sudden visibility reductions and slick roads, even in the lowlands. Strong winds may cause isolated tree damage and/or power outages, especially in the mountains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wise / Lonesome Pine (KLNP)

Lat: 36.98°NLon: 82.53°WElev: 2680ft.

Fair

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 11 Jan 6:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Birchleaf VA

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Light south wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Birchleaf VA
 37.16°N 82.24°W (Elev. 1572 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am EST Jan 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 11, 2026-6pm EST Jan 17, 2026
 
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