Snow Expected from the Ohio Valley into the Mid-Atlantic; Rain and Thunderstorms in the Southeast

A frontal system is expected to bring wintry precipitation to the Central Appalachians and portions of the Mid-Atlantic into Wednesday, meanwhile, showers and thunderstorms are expected along the Gulf Coast and Southeast. A series of Clipper systems will bring periods of snow to the Northern Plains and Great Lakes over the next several days. Read More >

Current conditions at

Staunton / Shenandoah (KSHD)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 78.9°WElev: 1201ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.12 in
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 3 Feb 1:15 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Grottoes VA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny early, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 43 °F

    Isolated
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before midnight.  Patchy fog after 10pm.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Patchy Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow after 4pm.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 34 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 16 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 36. Light north wind.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny early, then becoming cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain, mainly before midnight. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow after 4pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Light north wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Grottoes VA
 38.26°N 78.79°W (Elev. 1365 ft)
12:52 pm EST Feb 3, 2026
1pm EST Feb 3, 2026-6pm EST Feb 9, 2026
 
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