Back-to-Back Winter Storms Across the North-Central U.S.; Severe Weather Threat in the Midwest

A late-season winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, significant sleet, and disruptive icing to the Upper Midwest and western Great Lakes into the morning; and will be followed by another storm. Severe thunderstorms continue across the Midwest to the lower Great Lakes through tonight, before bringing a round of freezing rain and sleet Friday morning across northern New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fog/Mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1025.6 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 2.50 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 3 Apr 1:53 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

Rio VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 83. South wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm. High near 73. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Rio VA
 38.09°N 78.47°W (Elev. 495 ft)
2:23 am EDT Apr 3, 2026
3am EDT Apr 3, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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