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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Winchester Regional (KOKV)

Lat: 39.15°NLon: 78.15°WElev: 728ft.

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Jan 5:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Winchester VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 25. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Winchester VA
 39.17°N 78.24°W (Elev. 899 ft)
5:01 am EST Jan 20, 2026
5am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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