Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. 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

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 19 Jan 8:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE The Plains VA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 8 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 27. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE The Plains VA
 38.89°N 77.71°W (Elev. 758 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 19, 2026
9am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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