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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Mostly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Jan 6:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Newport VA

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 04:00pm until January 26, 04:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles/Flurries
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and sleet. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of sprinkles and flurries before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and sleet. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Newport VA
 38.55°N 78.57°W (Elev. 948 ft)
Last Update:
6:31 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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