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

Warrenton-Fauquier Airport (KHWY)

Lat: 38.59°NLon: 77.72°WElev: 302ft.

Fair

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.34 in
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jan 6:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Rectortown VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 29 °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. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 51 °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 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 9 mph.
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. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Rectortown VA
 38.8°N 77.87°W (Elev. 486 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 20, 2026
7am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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