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

5 Miles ESE McGaheysville VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow.  High near 35. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Blustery.
    Snow Likely
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 37 °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 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 35. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Blustery, with a northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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 48.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE McGaheysville VA
 38.34°N 78.66°W (Elev. 1913 ft)
3:53 pm EST Feb 22, 2026
4pm EST Feb 22, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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