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Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest; Windy Conditions in the Northeast

A strong atmospheric river moving into northern California later today will bring a threat for moderate to heavy rainfall and flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. through Wednesday. Gusty winds and isolated showers are expected today in the Northeast U.S. behind a cold front. Wind Advisories have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1023.9 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Nov 12:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Rio VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light south wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. Light south wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 12 to 17 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rio VA
 38.09°N 78.44°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
12:29 pm EST Nov 4, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm EST Nov 4, 2025-6pm EST Nov 10, 2025
 
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