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Arctic Blast Hits Virginia: Zero Wind Chills Expected
15 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Cold weather advisory in effect for Northern and Central Virginia.
- Dangerous wind chills near zero to 10 below zero expected.
- Warming trend to bring 40-50 degree days through Christmas.
Northern and Central Virginia are under a Cold Weather Advisory, with extreme cold expected from Sunday afternoon into early Monday morning. Dangerous wind chills, potentially as low as 10 below zero on ridges, could lead to hypothermia. The National Weather Service urges residents to protect livestock and vulnerable individuals.
The region anticipates breezy and subfreezing temperatures on Sunday, with a high of 29 degrees and a low of 9 degrees. Monday will see a slight increase, with a high of 33 and a low of 19, before further warming. This blast of Arctic air is forecast to recede.
Following this frigid period, a significant warming trend is anticipated, with daytime temperatures expected to reach 40-50 degrees through Christmas. This change offers a welcome relief from one of the coldest Decembers on record, though it may mean a less likely chance of a white Christmas.
