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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 46%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.16 in
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 8:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SE Iron Gate 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 26. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. East wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High near 22. 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: 22 °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 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Breezy.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -3. Breezy.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 18. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. East wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High near 22. 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 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Partly sunny and cold, with a high near 17. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -3. Breezy.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SE Iron Gate VA
 37.74°N 79.69°W (Elev. 3156 ft)
Last Update:
7:00 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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