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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Snow

33°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 12 Mar 2:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Sparta VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. High near 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 42. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Showers. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Showers. High near 72. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Monday Night
Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Sparta VA
 37.95°N 77.24°W (Elev. 98 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm EDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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