Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Light Snow

32°F

0°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 22 Feb 4:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Fort Defiance VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 5pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of snow, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Defiance VA
 38.23°N 78.93°W (Elev. 1198 ft)
3:53 pm EST Feb 22, 2026
4pm EST Feb 22, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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