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Full Weather Report

Last updated on February 20, 2026 at 4:47 a.m.

Eileen Whelan, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

FOG ALERT UNTIL 11AM

TODAY:
Morning rain and fog; gradual late day clearing
Highs: 50s and 60s
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
Areas of dense fog and showers will impact the morning commute. Rain will taper off from west to east during the afternoon as a cold front moves through. Temperatures will vary widely this afternoon based off the gradual clearing. Fredericksburg, Culpeper, and Warrenton will be close to 60 degrees, while highs will likely top out in the low to mid 50s in the D.C. Metro. Highs may only reach the upper 40s around Baltimore and Annapolis.

THIS EVENING:
Partly cloudy
Temps: 50s to 40s
Winds: West 5 mph
Dry weather is expected for your evening plans with the sun setting at 5:50 p.m. Temperatures will fall out of the 50s into the 40s with relatively light winds.

OVERNIGHT:
Increasing clouds
Lows: 37-42
Winds: West 5 mph
Temperatures will stay above freezing overnight with scattered clouds. For the first time in a while, we are not expecting widespread fog to develop.

SATURDAY:
Clouds to sun
Highs: 50s
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
Saturday looks quieter but stays on the cool side behind Friday’s cold front. Expect a mix of clouds and some sunshine through the day, with highs in the low to mid 50s and a light northwest breeze around 10 mph. It’s a decent outdoor day overall, but the atmosphere will already be gearing up for a more active pattern by late weekend.

SUNDAY:
Areas of rain
Wintry Mix Possible Late
Highs: 30s
Winds: Northwest 5-15, Gusts to 25 mph
All eyes turn to a potential winter storm as colder air begins to filter into the region. Precipitation likely starts as a cold rain and may transition to a wintry mix and snow after sunset as temperatures fall. Some scenarios bring only light snow showers while others suggest a more impactful setup for parts of the DMV and East Coast. It is a forecast to watch closely.