Active Spring Like Pattern Across the Eastern Half of the Country

The second storm will track across central and eastern portion of the country this weekend. Heavy wintry precipitation will affect the northern Plains to the upper peninsula of Michigan. Severe thunderstorms are expected along and ahead of the cold front, where very large hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes are possible from the mid-Mississippi and Ohio Valleys to southern Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.3 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill52°F (11°C)
Last update 3 Apr 10:52 am EDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles E The Plains VA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm.  High near 70. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers, mainly between 8am and 2pm. High near 70. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles E The Plains VA
 38.87°N 77.69°W (Elev. 682 ft)
10:54 am EDT Apr 3, 2026
11am EDT Apr 3, 2026-6pm EDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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