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

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Fair

50°F

10°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Apr 8:15 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Stanley VA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 52. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °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 80. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

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

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 52. 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 and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
Showers likely, 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 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Stanley VA
 38.55°N 78.51°W (Elev. 1611 ft)
7:53 am EDT Apr 22, 2026
8am EDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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