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Active Weather for the West, Warming in the East

The potential for heavy snow at higher elevations in the western U.S. will continue for many spots through the weekend. In the meantime, the eastern half of the continental U.S. will transition to above normal temperatures ahead of a pair of cold fronts next week that will bring readings back to closer to normal as we approach Thanksgiving Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

48°F

9°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 24 Nov 4:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Fairfax VA

  • Today

    Today: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56. West wind around 8 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Gradual
    Clearing

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 56. West wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thanksgiving Day
Rain. High near 50. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Fairfax VA
 38.85°N 77.29°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
3:31 am EST Nov 24, 2024
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Nov 24, 2024-6pm EST Nov 30, 2024
 
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