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Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Freezing Fog

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 13 Mar 12:35 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Sparta VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West 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 61. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light east wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly 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
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers, mainly before 8pm. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light southwest wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Light east wind.
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 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly 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 NW Sparta VA
 38.02°N 77.29°W (Elev. 154 ft)
Last Update:
2:11 pm EDT Mar 12, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EDT Mar 13, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 19, 2026
 
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