Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

A Few Clouds

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 17 G 25 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 24 Feb 8:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE The Plains VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 11pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE The Plains VA
 38.89°N 77.71°W (Elev. 758 ft)
8:43 am EST Feb 24, 2026
9am EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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