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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

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Jan 10:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Buena Vista VA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -1.

    Low: -1 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -1.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Buena Vista VA
 37.68°N 79.35°W (Elev. 1703 ft)
Last Update:
7:00 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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