Northern Virginia Weather: February Going Out Like A Lamb

STERLING, VA — Following a mostly cloudy Tuesday night, the suddenly upon-us "Hump Day" offers some sun, some clouds and a high near 70, according to the area arm of the National Weather Service.

The only thing missing (besides typical winter weather) is a beaches forecast.

Thursday? Try highs pushing 75, albeit under mostly cloudy skies and a slight chance of rain in the afternoon.

Not until Sunday is the temperature expected to be below the mid 60s.

Here's the latest NWS forecast:

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday Night: Areas of fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. South wind around 6 mph.

Thursday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Saturday: Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 49.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Tuesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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