Honestly, if you live in Richmond, you know the weather has a personality. It’s a bit like a moody teenager. One day it's all sunshine and Riverfront walks, and the next, you're digging through the hall closet for that one heavy coat you forgot you owned.
Right now, things are getting weird.
The Richmond VA 5 day forecast is currently serving up a cocktail of slush, sun, and some seriously biting winds that'll make you question why you ever left the house. We’re looking at a week where the "feels like" temperature is going to be your best friend—or your worst enemy.
Sunday: The Slushy Start
Today, Sunday, January 18, is basically the weather version of a mess.
We’ve got a mix of rain and snow coming down. The high is hitting 39°F, which is just warm enough to keep things from being a winter wonderland and just cold enough to make the sidewalks a nightmare. You've got a 57% chance of snow during the day, dropping to 20% at night.
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North winds at 9 mph are going to make that 39° feel a lot more like 30°. If you’re heading out to the Fan for brunch, wear the waterproof boots. Seriously.
Monday and Tuesday: The Deep Freeze
Monday, January 19, clears up, but don't let the "sunny" label fool you. It’s going to be a bright, deceptive kind of cold.
We’re looking at a high of 44°F, but the low is plunging to 20°F. That’s the kind of temperature that freezes pipes if you aren't careful. The wind is shifting to the southwest at 12 mph, so even with the sun out, it’s going to be brisk.
Then Tuesday hits.
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It stays sunny, but the temperature actually drops further. We’re looking at a high of only 35°F. Humidity is bottoming out at 34%, so get the lotion ready because the air is going to be dry enough to turn your skin into parchment.
The Mid-Week Pivot
By Wednesday, January 21, the clouds start rolling back in.
It'll be mostly cloudy with a high of 44°F and yet another low of 20°F. There’s a tiny 10% to 20% chance of snow flurries, but nothing that should cancel your plans.
Thursday, January 22, finally gives us a little relief. The high climbs toward 49°F. It’s still chilly, but after a few days in the 30s, 49 feels like a tropical vacation. Just watch out for a 20% chance of rain during the day.
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What This Means for Your Week
The James River is currently hovering around 4.5 feet near the Richmond Locks, which is normal for this time of year. But with the overnight freezes we have coming, those water temperatures are lethally cold—around 35°F to 42°F depending on where you measure.
Basically, stay out of the water.
If you're driving, Sunday is the day to be careful of black ice as the rain-snow mix settles. Monday and Tuesday nights are the real danger zones for freezing.
Next Steps for Richmonders:
- Drip the Faucets: When it hits 20°F on Monday and Tuesday nights, your older Richmond pipes are going to struggle.
- Layer Up: Don't trust the sun on Monday; that 12 mph wind will cut right through a light sweater.
- Check the Car: Those Sunday flurries might not stick to the grass, but they’ll make the bridges over the James slick.