Northern Virginia Weather: Rain Likely Thursday But Temperature May Flirt With 70 Degrees

STERLING, VA — It feels more like early spring than the dead of winter, and that's a trend expected to continue for at least one more day, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain is likely for most parts of the area tonight but it should wind up around 9 or so, and after that, be prepared for a mostly cloudy Thursday with one big silver lining — temperatures are expected to approach near 70 degrees in some areas.

Things take a turn, though, Friday night, with a decent chance of snow or a wintry mix, albeit with not much accumulation expected.

Here's the the latest forecast for our area:

Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 9pm. Patchy fog. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. South wind around 10 mph.

Thursday Night:Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

M.L.King Day: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

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