Virginia Weather: 02-21-2026

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!