Pacific Storm Moves Inland; Clipper System for the Northeast; Strong Storm Impacting Alaska

A Pacific system will bring low elevation rain and isolated thunderstorms to California tonight. Heavy snow is expected for the Sierra Nevada through late tomorrow. In the Northeast, snow may cause hazardous travel this evening into tomorrow. In Alaska, a powerful storm will bring dangerous seas, blizzard conditions, strong winds and bitterly cold across the state through mid-week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Partly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.3 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 10 Feb 9:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Fairfax VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers before 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated showers before 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. South wind 6 to 9 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Washington's Birthday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairfax VA
 38.85°N 77.32°W (Elev. 413 ft)
9:53 pm EST Feb 10, 2026
9pm EST Feb 10, 2026-6pm EST Feb 17, 2026
 
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