Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Warrenton-Fauquier Airport (KHWY)

Lat: 38.59°NLon: 77.72°WElev: 302ft.

Fair

36°F

2°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed W 6 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 24 Feb 10:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW The Plains VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. West wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW The Plains VA
 38.83°N 77.81°W (Elev. 600 ft)
9:53 am EST Feb 24, 2026
11am EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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