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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 24, 07:00 PM EST until January 26, 07:00 AM EST

Current conditions at

Fredericksburg, Shannon Airport (KEZF)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	30.06 in
Dewpoint	19°F (-7°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	22 Jan 5:15 am EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Thornburg VA

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00pm until January 26, 07:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 53 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 47 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 11 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 22 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 14 °F
Heavy Snow
then Wintry
Mix
Sunday
High: 25 °F
Wintry Mix
Sunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Wintry Mix
Likely
Monday
High: 29 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. North wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Saturday

A chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. North wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night

Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet between 1am and 4am, then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain and sleet after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Sunday

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

Sunday Night

Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 2.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 30.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.