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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

New Market Airport (K8W2)

Lat: 38.66°NLon: 78.71°WElev: 975ft.

Fair

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.19 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 9:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Mount Jackson VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 07:00pm until January 29, 11:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 09:48am until January 28, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 09:48am until January 28, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Wed

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 26 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light and variable wind.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -12. Light and variable wind.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.

    Low: 1 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Light southwest wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -10. Light and variable wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27. Wind chill values as low as -12. Light and variable wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 1. Calm wind.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Mount Jackson VA
 38.72°N 78.66°W (Elev. 899 ft)
Last Update:
6:53 am EST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
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