The Virginia Weather Podcast

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Virginia Weather Podcast — it's Wednesday, February 25th. Folks, winter just hit the snooze button. We're waking up to a quiet, cloudy morning across the state, but don't get too comfortable. Rain's on the way. Right now, temperatures are sitting in the low 40s from Norfolk to Richmond to Roanoke. Not bad for late February. You'll want that light jacket this morning, but leave the heavy coat at home. Clouds thicken as the day goes on. By mid-afternoon, rain starts sneaking in from the west. The mountains see it first — showers arrive around 2 P.M. in Roanoke and Blacksburg. Richmond and Tidewater, you're dry until evening. Expect rain to roll in after 6 P.M. Highs today climb to the upper 40s statewide. Nothing dramatic, just a mild, damp February day. Tonight, the rain settles in. Steady showers across Virginia, with lows dropping to the mid-30s. Not cold enough for snow, but chilly enough to make you grab an extra blanket. For the rest of the week. Thursday stays wet with rain lingering through the morning. Highs near 50 degrees. Friday dries out, but stays cloudy with temps in the low 50s. Then the weekend brings a big shift — sunshine returns Saturday with highs jumping to the upper 50s. Sunday pushes 60 degrees with clear skies. Perfect weather for getting outside. Grab that umbrella before you head out today. You're going to need it. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Virginia Weather Podcast — it's Tuesday, February 24th. Step outside right now and you'll feel that crisp bite in the air. We're sitting at 30 degrees statewide. And we're not climbing far today. But here's the thing.. This cold snap is just the opening act. The real drama unfolds later this week. Central Virginia starts with sunshine and a high of 43 degrees. Tonight clouds roll in. And by 5 A.M. Wednesday morning you might see a mix of rain and snow. Nothing major, just a tease. Wednesday warms dramatically to 56 degrees with gusts up to 26 miles an hour. Then Thursday brings steady rain, holding at 56 degrees. Down in Hampton Roads, mostly sunny skies today but only 42 degrees. Tonight clouds thicken and winds pick up, gusting to 22 miles an hour. Wednesday brings a slight chance of rain with highs near 54 degrees. But Thursday? Rain moves in and stays. Highs near 56 degrees, but with that rain it'll feel cooler. Out in Western Virginia, you're starting coldest at 25 degrees at 6 A.M. By 3 P.M. You climb to 44 degrees. Tonight clouds increase with a slight chance of rain and snow. Wednesday jumps to 57 degrees. Thursday brings rain with temperatures holding at 57. Looking at the week ahead. Rain dominates Thursday and Friday with temperatures in the 50s. Saturday brings sunshine back. Central Virginia hits 61 degrees, Hampton Roads 50. And Western Virginia soars to 66. Sunday stays mild, but Monday brings another system. Rain and snow return with temperatures dropping back to the 40s. One bright spot: we're gaining daylight fast. Two minutes and 20 seconds more today. Sunrise at 6:49 A.M., sunset at 5:59 P.M. Keep those umbrellas handy this week. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Virginia Weather Podcast — it's Monday, February 23rd. The Eastern Shore is getting absolutely hammered right now. We're talking blizzard conditions with snow falling at 3 inches an hour and wind gusts hitting 60 miles an hour near Ocean City. That's hurricane-force wind mixed with whiteout snow. The Blizzard Warning stays up until 7 PM tonight. If you're out there, stay inside. Roads are skating rinks. And power lines are coming down. The rest of Virginia woke up to a fresh inch of snow — just enough to make everything slick. Central and southeastern Virginia are under Winter Weather Advisories, with Hampton Roads seeing a nasty mix of rain and snow between 11 AM and 1 PM that's leaving ice on bridges and overpasses. Temperatures are hovering right at freezing, so anything wet is going to lock up solid tonight. Western Virginia.. You've got wind. Gusts hit 50 miles an hour in the mountains today, strong enough to knock down branches and flip trucks. With temperatures in the 20s, wind chills drop near zero at higher elevations. That's the kind of cold that bites. Here's the breakdown. Central Virginia hits 43 degrees around 3 PM, but northwest winds gust to 30 miles an hour. By 5 AM Tuesday, it'll feel like 19 degrees. Hampton Roads only climbs to 41 with 38-mile-an-hour gusts — brutal near the water. Western Virginia reaches 41 under mostly sunny skies, but those 41-mile-an-hour gusts make it feel closer to zero in the mountains. Tonight, winds ease and skies clear. Lows drop to the mid-20s statewide. Watch for black ice on bridges and sidewalks. The week ahead brings sunshine Tuesday with highs in the low 40s. Wednesday clouds return. Thursday delivers rain — lots of it — with highs jumping into the upper 50s. That rain lingers into Friday, but by the weekend we're flirting with the low 60s. Winter's grip is loosening. Charge your phone and fill the gas tank if you're on the Eastern Shore. You might need both. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Virginia Weather Podcast — it's Sunday, February 22nd. Folks, we've got a serious situation unfolding today. A coastal storm is about to slam Virginia. And if you're on the Eastern Shore, you need to hunker down now. This is blizzard-level stuff. The Eastern Shore is under Blizzard Warnings starting at 1 PM today. We're talking 12 to 16 inches of snow in Maryland, 4 to 8 inches on Virginia's side. But here's the real danger — wind gusts hitting 55 to 60 miles an hour right along the coast. That's hurricane-force, people. Whiteout conditions, downed trees, power outages. If you're in Accomack or Northampton Counties, don't travel tonight. Period. Hampton Roads, you're not off the hook. Rain flips to snow this evening as temperatures crash from 44 degrees this morning to 33 by tonight. Wind gusts hit 45 miles an hour. Roads will ice over fast once the sun sets. Central Virginia — Richmond, Charlottesville, Fredericksburg — you start with rain but switch to snow by mid-afternoon. Expect 1 to 3 inches, but the bigger threat is black ice forming after dark as temps drop to 31 degrees. Untreated roads will be skating rinks. Western Virginia, you're dealing with snow squalls. Brief but intense bursts with wind gusts to 45 miles an hour. The mountains could see 5 to 12 inches above 3,500 feet. And by Monday morning? Wind chills near zero. That's dangerous cold. Here's the week ahead. Monday stays messy with lingering snow. Tuesday brings sun and highs near 43. Wednesday jumps to 57 — almost spring-like. Thursday brings rain. And by Saturday we're near 60 degrees with showers. Stay off the roads today if you can. This storm means business. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Virginia Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th. Folks, here's the deal. Western Virginia woke up and chose spring today. The rest of the state? Still thinking it over. Out in the western mountains, you're looking at 61 degrees this afternoon. Sixty one. In February. A gentle west breeze at 3 to 7 miles an hour makes it feel like somebody left the door open to April. Perfect weather for a hike if you ask me. Now drive east toward Richmond and Central Virginia. The thermometer drops to 45 degrees. A whisper of west wind at 3 miles an hour. Pleasant enough, but you'll want a light jacket. Head all the way to Hampton Roads and you're sitting at 49 degrees. That northeast breeze off the water at 6 miles an hour adds a little bite. Not cold, just crisp enough to remind you it's still winter. Tonight, the whole state settles into the 30s. Nothing dramatic. Just a slow, easy cool down. Air quality sits at moderate, so if you're sensitive, maybe keep that evening jog short. Here's something to smile about. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight every single day now. Sunrise at 6:32 A.M., sunset at 5:20 P.M. Those evening walks are getting brighter, and honestly, you can feel the shift. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. We're looking at a quiet, steady stretch. Highs hold in the 40s and 50s through midweek. No storms lurking. No wild temperature swings. Just late winter doing its calm, uneventful thing. Enjoy it while it lasts. One more thing. If this forecast made your Saturday morning a little easier, share it with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps us going. Bundle up tonight, enjoy that warmth out west while you can. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Virginia Weather Podcast. It's Friday, February 23rd. Folks, here's the deal. Virginia woke up boring today. And I mean that as a compliment. Forty five degrees from the Shenandoah Valley all the way to Virginia Beach. The entire state, same temperature. That almost never happens. Now here's the thing. The wind tells a different story. Out in the western mountains, you're catching northwest gusts at 9 to 14 miles an hour. Enough to make that 45 feel more like 38. Drive east toward Richmond and it's barely a whisper, 3 to 9 miles an hour. Down in Hampton Roads, you're splitting the difference at 7 to 10. Tonight, the whole state dips into the upper 20s. No drama. Just classic late February doing its thing. Bundle up if you're heading out after dark. That kind of cold sneaks up on you. Saturday looks like a carbon copy. Highs near 45 degrees under partly cloudy skies. The weekend stays dry. There's only a slim chance of a stray shower, and I mean slim. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. We're climbing. By Tuesday, you're seeing highs near 50 degrees. That's the kind of slow warm up that actually sticks. And here's something to smile about. We're gaining almost three extra minutes of daylight every single day now. You'll notice it at dinner time. The sun is fighting back. One quick note. Air quality today is moderate. If you've got sensitive lungs, maybe keep the jog easy. Perfect weather for a long walk instead. Alright. If you're enjoying these morning updates, share us with a friend. Word of mouth keeps this thing going. Stay safe out there. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.