Situational Awareness (Saturday, 2026-02-14)
No precipitation was observed within the last 24 hours. Over the next three days, the basin may receive approximately 0.1 to 0.5 inches of precipitation (higher totals below Little Falls). This three-day forecast also includes much-needed rainfall across Virginia in areas outside of the basin, with totals on Sunday potentially exceeding 1 inch in southern Virginia.
Situational Awareness (Friday, 2026-02-13)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no appreciable precipitation fell in the basin over the past 24 hours. Over the next three days, precipitation is expected to range from 0.01 to 0.75 inches, increasing from north to south, with the highest totals in southern areas.
Situational Awareness (Thursday, 2026-02-12)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, nonappreciable precipitation fell in the basin over the past 24 hours. Additionally, no appreciable precipitation is expected over the next 3 days. The 5-day forecast can expect to see between 0.1 and 0.5 inches of liquid-equivalent precipitation.
Situational Awareness (Wednesday, 2026-02-11)
According to information from the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no appreciable precipitation fell in the Potomac basin during the past 24 hours and no appreciable precipitation is expected over the next 3 days.
Special Conditions
Situational Awareness (Tuesday, 2026-02-10)
The NWS Weather Prediction Center 7-day forecast indicates that significant precipitation may be on the way, though according to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center (MARFC), negligible precipitation is expected in the basin over the next 3 days and no precipitation fell during the past 24 hours.
Special Conditions
Situational Awareness (Monday, 2026-02-09)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no precipitation was recorded in the basin over the past 24 hours. Trace amounts are anticipated in the most upstream portions of the basin over the next three days. The week‑long outlook is expected to see between 1 and 1.25 inches of liquid-equivalent precipitation.
Situational Awareness (Sunday, 2026-02-08)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no precipitation was recorded in the basin over the past 24 hours. Trace amounts are anticipated in the most upstream portions of the basin over the next three days. The week‑long outlook is expected to see between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of liquid-equivalent precipitation.
Situational Awareness (Saturday, 2026-02-07)
According to information from the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, there was light precipitation in the Potomac watershed above Little Falls yesterday, ranging from 0.01 to 0.10 inches water equivalent in most areas. No precipitation is in the forecast for the next 3 days.
Special Conditions
Situational Awareness (Friday, 2026-02-06)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no precipitation was recorded in the basin over the past 24 hours. Over the next 3 days, most areas are expected to receive up to 0.1 inches of precipitation, with scattered locations seeing up to 0.25 inches.
Situational Awareness (Thursday, 2026-02-05)
According to the Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, no precipitation was recorded in the basin over the past 24 hours. Over the next 3 days, up to 0.10 inches is expected throughout the basin.