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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fredericksburg, Shannon Airport (KEZF)

Lat: 38.27°NLon: 77.45°WElev: 85ft.

Fair

42°F

6°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SW 12 G 18 mph
Barometer 30.10 in
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 22 Jan 1:15 am EST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WNW Fredericksburg VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 7am, then snow and sleet. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 9 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. North wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Snow before 7am, then snow and sleet. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WNW Fredericksburg VA
 38.32°N 77.55°W (Elev. 154 ft)
Last Update:
12:53 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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