Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Culpeper Regional Airport (KCJR)

Lat: 38.53°NLon: 77.86°WElev: 295ft.

Fair

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.35 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 6:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Culpeper VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Light southwest wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Light southwest wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Culpeper VA
 38.52°N 78.03°W (Elev. 400 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 20, 2026
7am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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