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.

Mostly Cloudy

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed NW 13 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1018.4 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 24 Feb 10:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Sterling VA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow, mainly before 2am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow, mainly before 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Sterling VA
 38.99°N 77.41°W (Elev. 325 ft)
9:53 am EST Feb 24, 2026
11am EST Feb 24, 2026-6pm EST Mar 2, 2026
 
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