Northern Virginia Weather: The Calendar Says February But. . .

STERLING, VA — Six more weeks of winter, Mr. Groundhog? Sure isn't shaping up that way, according to the area arm of the National Weather Service, which predicts more mildness on the landscape.

Following two days of mostly sun and highs near 70, the week ahead begins with a slight cool-down Monday but still with lots of sunshine.

Tuesday offers a slight chance of rain but Wednesday is expected to feature sun and highs near 70.

Clouds should move in Thursday and Friday but the temperatures will remain well above normal.

Here's the latest NWS forecast:

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Washington's Birthday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North wind 5 to 9 mph.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Northeast wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

Thursday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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