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12/25/2025

A stunning Christmas Eve, lights up the Virginia sky.

The Winter Solstice has arrived with a bite, but don't get too used to the frost. After a bone-chilling night that will ...
12/21/2025

The Winter Solstice has arrived with a bite, but don't get too used to the frost. After a bone-chilling night that will see thermometers diving into the teens in some spots, the atmosphere is shifting gears just in time for the holidays.

Whether you’re dreaming of a white Christmas (we’ve got the lowdown on those tiny Monday night precip chances) or you’re ready for a 'balmy' 70-degree Friday, this week’s forecast has a little something for everyone.

Dive into the details of the upcoming dry spell and the massive late-week thaw that’s heading our way.

12/18/2025

It isn't often we see a forecast so clearly divided between "messy" and "magnificent." We have to pay our dues first with a windy, rain-soaked Friday morning as a powerful front sweeps through Richmond, but the payoff is worth the wait.

From an "upside-down" temperature trend tonight to a crisp, seasonal Saturday that’s the "pick of the week" for holiday errands, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to survive the soak and enjoy the sunshine.

Not your typical RVA Weather Brief today a little under the weather (pun included). Just enjoy the next couple of days. ...
12/16/2025

Not your typical RVA Weather Brief today a little under the weather (pun included). Just enjoy the next couple of days.

Forecast Overview

• The Trend: A warming trend ("moderating temperatures") will continue through the workweek until Friday morning.

• The Disturbance: A strong cold front is expected to sweep through Thursday night into early Friday, bringing a good chance of showers and gusty winds.

• The Weekend: High pressure returns behind the front, clearing the skies for drier weather and temperatures closer to seasonal averages.

The Bottom Line:

Expect a warm-up followed by a rainy, windy period Thursday night. The weather will clear out just in time for a dry, seasonable weekend.

If you step outside tonight, it will feel like the depths of winter—but don't get too attached to your heavy parka. We a...
12/14/2025

If you step outside tonight, it will feel like the depths of winter—but don't get too attached to your heavy parka.

We are entering a week of extreme 'weather whiplash' that will take us from single-digit wind chills to spring-like warmth in under 96 hours. While tonight requires bundling up against biting Arctic winds, by Thursday you might be shedding layers in 60-degree sunshine.

Here is exactly how this rollercoaster week breaks down—and when you’ll need the umbrella. Link to the full forecast is in the comments below.

If you found this forecast helpful for planning your week (especially that 60-degree swing!), please hit the like button and share it with friends and family. What part of the forecast surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!

❄️ Cold Weather Advisory SummaryKey Details• What: Very cold wind chills, possibly as low as 4 above expected (implying ...
12/13/2025

❄️ Cold Weather Advisory Summary

Key Details

• What: Very cold wind chills, possibly as low as 4 above expected (implying temperatures or wind chills around 4 based on typical advisory phrasing for wind chills).

• When: From 7 PM Sunday until 9 AM EST Monday.

• Where (Affected Area): Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. The map shows the advisory centered around the Virginia/Maryland area, near Richmond.

Impacts and Precautions

• Impacts: Very cold temperatures and wind chills could lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

• Precautionary Actions: Use caution when traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

☀️ Maximize Your Weekend: Saturday is the Day to Get Outdoors 🌬️We strongly recommend prioritizing any outdoor plans for...
12/13/2025

☀️ Maximize Your Weekend: Saturday is the Day to Get Outdoors 🌬️

We strongly recommend prioritizing any outdoor plans for Saturday, which is shaping up to be the most favorable day of the weekend. With temperatures projected to reach comfortable highs in the 50s, it's the perfect opportunity to complete your planned activities.

A notable weather change is forecast for Sunday. The cold air mass will return, bringing chillier conditions and the likelihood of some wintry precipitation across the region.

12/11/2025

RVA faces major "weather chaos" with snow chances on Friday and a bigger round of accumulating snow possible on Sunday. Prepare for a brutal Arctic blast arriving Sunday night, bringing wind chills down to the single digits on Monday before a midweek thaw finally begins.

RVA, prepare for the meteorological equivalent of a three-ring circus this week. Your weekend plans are about to be book...
12/11/2025

RVA, prepare for the meteorological equivalent of a three-ring circus this week.

Your weekend plans are about to be bookended by snow, but the real drama is the temperature crash coming right behind it. This is the definition of 'Weather Whiplash':

We break down the tricky Friday clipper system that could give the Piedmont a very light dusting, analyze where the accumulating snow is most likely to fall during Sunday's main event, and—most importantly—pinpoint when you need to brace for wind chills to plunge into the single digits as a bone-chilling Arctic airmass takes over by Monday morning.

Read on for your essential forecast guide, including exactly how quickly the deep freeze will give way to a rapid and welcome mid-week thaw.

Link is posted in the comments below

The weather is about to take a dramatic, dangerous turn! While the sun melted some snow today, we're on high alert for a...
12/09/2025

The weather is about to take a dramatic, dangerous turn! While the sun melted some snow today, we're on high alert for a rapid refreeze and black ice formation tonight as temperatures plummet into the low-to-mid 20s, creating hazardous travel conditions.

But that's just the start of the winter rollercoaster: brace yourself for a brief, windy "warm-up" tomorrow (reaching the 40s/50s), followed by high uncertainty over a late-week snow clipper system on Friday. The main event, however, is the deep, brutal Arctic airmass arriving late Sunday that promises to lock in frigid conditions through next week, with overnight lows sinking into the middle teens.

Don't get caught unprepared—read the full, detailed forecast now to navigate the black ice danger and prepare for the severe cold blast ahead!

Very cold air moves into the region overnight with low temps in the low to mid teens well west of I-95 with upper teens/...
12/08/2025

Very cold air moves into the region overnight with low temps in the low to mid teens well west of I-95 with upper teens/lower 20s for most, and upper 20s near the coast.

Below is a model forecast of the snowfall totals by midnight.

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