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

Warrenton-Fauquier Airport (KHWY)

Lat: 38.59°NLon: 77.72°WElev: 302ft.

Fair

51°F

11°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed W 9 mph
Barometer 30.17 in
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 23 Jan 1:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW The Plains VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 11:00pm until January 26, 04:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. Light east wind.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 4pm, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times.  High near 24. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 4am, then a chance of snow.  Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. West wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -8. North wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Light east wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 4pm, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. High near 24. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 4am, then a chance of snow. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW The Plains VA
 38.83°N 77.81°W (Elev. 600 ft)
12:53 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
2pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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