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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Richmond, Richmond International Airport (KRIC)

Lat: 37.51°NLon: 77.32°WElev: 167ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 18 Jan 11:54 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Mechanicsville VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely before 2pm, then rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 41. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely before 7pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 22. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Mechanicsville VA
 37.6°N 77.38°W (Elev. 105 ft)
Last Update:
12:34 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 24, 2026
 
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