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 >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed N 10 mph
Barometer 30.40 in (1029.3 mb)
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 20 Jan 8:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Falls Church VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light southeast wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Light southeast wind becoming south 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Falls Church VA
 38.9°N 77.17°W (Elev. 387 ft)
6:53 am EST Jan 20, 2026
9am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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