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Full Weather Report

Last updated on February 27, 2026 at 4:48 a.m.

Eileen Whelan, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

THIS MORNING:
Areas of dense fog
Temps:28-33
Winds: Light
Areas of patchy dense fog will greet you for the morning drive, so use extra caution as visibility may drop below a quarter mile. Temperatures are also hovering around, or below, freezing, so watch out for isolated slick spots, especially on bridges, ramps, and overpasses. Some of you may also need the defroster, as patchy frost developed overnight for parts of the area. Visibility will improve by mid-morning with sunshine and rising temperatures.

THIS AFTERNOON:
Partly cloudy
Highs: 52-57
Winds: Southeast5-10 mph
A fantastic last Friday of February on tap with milder afternoon high temperatures in the 50s. Plan for a mix of sun and clouds and relatively light winds. It will feel very pleasant following yesterday’s cool and wet weather.

THIS EVENING:
Partly cloudy
Temps: 40s
Winds: South 5 mph
Dry weather is on tap for your Friday night plans. Sunset is at 5:59 p.m. Temperatures will fall into the 40s with light southerly winds.

OVERNIGHT:
Mainly clear
Lows: 30-35
Winds: South 5 mph
Clear skies will give way to a great view of the waxing gibbous moon. The full moon occurs on March 3rd. The bright star near the moon is Jupiter. And don’t forget to catch a planetary parade happening the next few nights – read more in our latest weather blog here.

SATURDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 60-68
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
The weekend (and last day of the month) starts off on a great note. Sunshine and a warm push send temperatures into the 60s during the afternoon, with cooler 50s closer to the Bay. High temperatures through the Shenandoah Valley will soar into the upper 60s! It will feel more like early spring than late winter. Outdoor plans get the green light with no weather issues expected. This is easily the pick of the weekend.

SUNDAY:
Partly sunny
Highs: 43-48
Winds: North 5-15, Gusts 20 mph
A slow-moving cold front slides south through the area, and temperatures may vary quite a bit from north to south depending on where the front sits. Highs will likely range from the 40s north to the 50s south. The front is moisture-starved and most of the upper-level energy passes north of us, so this is not a washout. Still, a few isolated showers are possible — mainly rain in lower elevations and perhaps mixing with snow in the higher elevations.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY OUTLOOK:
All eyes are on early next week, with a slight winter storm threat starting to take shape. Behind Sunday’s cold front, high pressure to our north will wedge colder air in, keeping temperatures right on the edge, mainly upper 20s to mid 30s. Meanwhile, a stalled front to the south and several waves of low pressure could ride along it and bring a broader area of precipitation back into the region. With temps that close to freezing, it could end up mostly rain, a messy wintry mix, or if the system strengthens and tracks just right, even a more widespread snow event.