What is the expected wind chill in Northern Virginia?

Wind chills in Northern Virginia are expected to be around zero in valleys and as low as 10 below zero on ridges.

When will the cold weather advisory for Virginia end?

The Cold Weather Advisory for Northern and Central Virginia is in effect until 1 a.m. Monday.

Will Virginia have a white Christmas?

While the forecast indicates a warming trend through Christmas with 40-50 degree days, a white Christmas is less likely.

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Arctic Blast Hits Virginia: Zero Wind Chills Expected

15 Dec

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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.

Arctic Blast Hits Virginia: Zero Wind Chills Expected

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.