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

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

Fair

41°F

5°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 5:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Lake Ridge VA

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00pm until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and sleet.  High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 23 °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

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming northwest 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. North wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and sleet. High near 23. 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 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Lake Ridge VA
 38.72°N 77.34°W (Elev. 98 ft)
5:12 am EST Jan 22, 2026
6am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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