Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 22 Jan 5:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Earlysville VA

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 04:00pm until January 26, 04:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Wintry
    Mix

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 7am, then snow and sleet.  High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Light southwest wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Northeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow before 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 7am, then snow and sleet. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Earlysville VA
 38.12°N 78.52°W (Elev. 430 ft)
5:12 am EST Jan 22, 2026
6am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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