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Fire Weather Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads

The Plains to the mid-Mississippi Valley continue with warm and dry conditions. Any fires that initiate could spread quickly. The warm temperatures will expand across the Southern Plains into the Southwest where numerous records are expected through the weekend. Meanwhile, a cold front will move southward across the northern Plains and Great Lakes region where some snow will develop this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 27 Feb 5:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Wintry Mix

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Freezing
    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Light southwest wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 7 mph.
Monday
A chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 1am, then a chance of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA
 38.14°N 78.46°W (Elev. 587 ft)
Last Update:
3:55 pm EST Feb 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EST Feb 27, 2026-6pm EST Mar 6, 2026
 
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