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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winchester Regional (KOKV)

Lat: 39.15°NLon: 78.15°WElev: 728ft.

Fair

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 3 mph
Barometer 30.20 in
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 9:35 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Stephens City VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 07:00pm until January 29, 11:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 09:48am until January 28, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 09:48am until January 28, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Wed

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 1 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Light west wind.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 23. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 1. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Light west wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. Blustery.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Stephens City VA
 39.08°N 78.23°W (Elev. 751 ft)
Last Update:
6:53 am EST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
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