Significant Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expands Across the East

A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely. Frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and dangerous wind chills will expand from the north-central US to the Southern Plains, MS Valley, and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 22 Jan 9:35 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Luray VA

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 04:00pm until January 26, 04:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Cold Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet.  High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow and freezing rain likely before 1am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -2.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow before 1am, then snow, possibly mixed with sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow and freezing rain likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Luray VA
 38.66°N 78.55°W (Elev. 1161 ft)
6:53 pm EST Jan 22, 2026
9pm EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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