Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Jan 9:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Ruckersville VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ruckersville VA
 38.22°N 78.36°W (Elev. 512 ft)
9:53 pm EST Jan 18, 2026
10pm EST Jan 18, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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