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

Luray Caverns (KLUA)

Lat: 38.67°NLon: 78.5°WElev: 902ft.

Fair

37°F

3°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 19 Jan 4:55 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 4.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Mount Jackson VA
 38.71°N 78.57°W (Elev. 1949 ft)
6:53 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
7pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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