Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

37°F

3°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 10 Nov 7:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Fairfax VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Veterans Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradual clearing during the afternoon, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairfax VA
 38.85°N 77.29°W (Elev. 400 ft)
7:58 pm EST Nov 10, 2025
8pm EST Nov 10, 2025-6pm EST Nov 17, 2025
 
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