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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.

Overcast

16°F

-9°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed NW 10 mph
Barometer 30.18 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill4°F (-16°C)
Last update 28 Jan 4:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNW Winchester VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 07:00pm until January 29, 11:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 05:03am until January 28, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 05:03am until January 28, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Wed

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 4 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Mostly 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 21. Wind chill values as low as -7. West wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -9. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Blustery.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Blustery.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNW Winchester VA
 39.23°N 78.2°W (Elev. 1070 ft)
Last Update:
3:53 am EST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
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