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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for portions of the central and southern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Bridgewater Air Park (KVBW)

Lat: 38.37°NLon: 78.96°WElev: 1165ft.

Fair

66°F

19°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed S 10 G 20 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Apr 5:55 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Bridgewater VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 79. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 70 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 5 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 79. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
Bridgewater VA
 38.39°N 78.99°W (Elev. 1535 ft)
Last Update:
4:53 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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