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Current conditions at

Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA)

Lat: 37.86°NLon: 76.89°WElev: 135ft.

Fair

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 3 Feb 4:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Sparta VA

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of rain after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 4am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Sparta VA
 38.05°N 77.17°W (Elev. 180 ft)
Last Update:
2:50 am EST Feb 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Feb 3, 2026-6pm EST Feb 9, 2026
 
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