Prolonged Extreme Cold; Eastern U.S. Winter Storm

Another Arctic blast will surge south across the northern Plains Thursday night, crossing the Midwest and reaching the Gulf Coast Friday night. Confidence continues to increase for significant heavy snow across much of the Southern Appalachians, Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic Friday into Sunday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (KCHO)

Lat: 38.14°NLon: 78.46°WElev: 640ft.

Fair

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed NW 5 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint -6°F (-21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 29 Jan 4:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind.

    Low: 7 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 27. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Calm wind.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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Point Forecast:
Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport VA
 38.14°N 78.46°W (Elev. 587 ft)
3:54 am EST Jan 29, 2026
5am EST Jan 29, 2026-6pm EST Feb 4, 2026
 
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