Snow Expected from the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic; Rain and Thunderstorms in the Southeast

A frontal system is expected to bring wintry precipitation to the Central Appalachians and portions of the Mid-Atlantic into Wednesday, meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms are expected along the Gulf Coast and Southeast. A series of Clipper systems will bring periods of snow to the Northern Plains and Great Lakes over the next several days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Dulles International Airport, DC (KIAD)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 312ft.

Mostly Cloudy

35°F

2°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.23 in (1024.0 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Feb 10:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Catharpin VA

  • Today

    Today: Scattered flurries.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Flurries

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Cloudy and
    Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny and
    Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered flurries. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly before 2am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 23. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Blustery.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Catharpin VA
 38.9°N 77.62°W (Elev. 348 ft)
9:53 am EST Feb 3, 2026
11am EST Feb 3, 2026-6pm EST Feb 9, 2026
 
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