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 >

Current conditions at

Fort Belvoir (KDAA)

Lat: 38.72°NLon: 77.18°WElev: 69ft.

A Few Clouds

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed NW 15 G 22 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.7 mb)
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:55 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Lake Ridge VA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Light southeast wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 9 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Light southeast wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Lake Ridge VA
 38.72°N 77.34°W (Elev. 98 ft)
12:53 am EST Jan 20, 2026
1am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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