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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 the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

New Market Airport (K8W2)

Lat: 38.66°NLon: 78.71°WElev: 975ft.

Fair

52°F

11°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill50°F (10°C)
Last update 22 Apr 1:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Stanley VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 66 °F

    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

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 66. 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 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Stanley VA
 38.54°N 78.43°W (Elev. 2822 ft)
Last Update:
10:52 pm EDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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