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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

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

33°F

1°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 29.81 in (1009.9 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 23 Feb 5:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Hood VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Breezy, with a northwest wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 41. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Rain. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WNW Hood VA
 38.38°N 78.42°W (Elev. 909 ft)
Last Update:
3:54 am EST Feb 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Feb 23, 2026-6pm EST Mar 1, 2026
 
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