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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

34°F

1°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1016.0 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 19 Jan 10:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Ruckersville VA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Light southwest wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Ruckersville VA
 38.24°N 78.36°W (Elev. 597 ft)
9:53 am EST Jan 19, 2026
11am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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