Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow, with total snow accumulations exceeding 5
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware and
northeast Maryland.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
From: Feb 20, 2026 18:50
Until: Feb 21, 2026 08:00
Test Message
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
From: Nov 22, 2025 06:24
Until: Feb 21, 2026 06:37
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 5 inches or
more are possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, and northern Maryland and
northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning. Snow may
begin Sunday morning, but the heaviest snow and coldest
temperatures are most likely late Sunday afternoon through early
Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially Sunday night
into Monday morning. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning commute.
From: Feb 20, 2026 19:31
Until: Feb 21, 2026 03:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Feb 02, 2026 03:00
Until: Feb 02, 2026 13:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 0 to 12 below.
* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold weather could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 20:12
Until: Feb 01, 2026 04:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 0 to 10 below.
* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold weather could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 14:47
Until: Jan 31, 2026 23:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast
Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
From: Jan 30, 2026 18:54
Until: Jan 31, 2026 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New
Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:01
Until: Jan 31, 2026 05:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:23
Until: Jan 31, 2026 00:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Carroll, Frederick MD, and Washington
Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan
Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to
hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 30, 2026 16:23
Until: Jan 31, 2026 00:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected.
* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic airmass.
From: Jan 29, 2026 17:45
Until: Jan 30, 2026 01:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 9 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia
with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic airmass.
From: Jan 29, 2026 11:20
Until: Jan 29, 2026 19:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 9 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and northern and western Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia
with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic airmass.
From: Jan 29, 2026 02:16
Until: Jan 29, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 0 and 10 degrees below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, central and southern New Jersey, and southeast
Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Extensions to the Cold Weather Advisory are
expected and could be upgraded to an Extreme Cold Warning for
Wednesday night and/or Thursday Night. Wind chills below zero at
night are likely to continue into the weekend.
From: Jan 26, 2026 06:16
Until: Jan 26, 2026 21:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero expected.
* WHERE...DC and portions of central, northeast, northern, and
southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic Airmass.
From: Jan 26, 2026 12:29
Until: Jan 26, 2026 20:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 18 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest
Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 18
below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions
are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected
skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead
to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic Airmass.
From: Jan 26, 2026 12:29
Until: Jan 26, 2026 20:30
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 10 and 14 inches, with up to 18 inches
possible near the Mason-Dixon line. Ice accumulations up to a
tenth of an inch, mainly across the northern Shenandoah Valley.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern
and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at
times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this
evening and lasting through the middle of next week.
From: Jan 25, 2026 01:32
Until: Jan 25, 2026 09:45
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 6 inches, with up to 8 inches
possible. Ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths
of an inch, with isolated amounts near a half inch possible,
especially in far southern Maryland.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern
Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at
times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this
evening and lasting through the middle of next week.
From: Jan 25, 2026 01:32
Until: Jan 25, 2026 09:45
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 12 inches
possible, especially in the far northern and western suburbs of
Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway
50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A
prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and teens
continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next
week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
From: Jan 25, 2026 01:32
Until: Jan 25, 2026 09:45
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 14 inches
possible, especially in the far northern and western suburbs of
Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...DC, portions of central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway
50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A
prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and teens
continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next
week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
From: Jan 24, 2026 18:15
Until: Jan 25, 2026 02:15
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast
Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey,
and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 8 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Jan 07, 2026 05:12
Until: Jan 07, 2026 13:00
Special Weather Statement
A line of snow showers will likely pass through the area along a
cold front between 2 AM and 4 AM overnight. The heavier snow
showers will last about 10 to 20 minutes with visibilities locally
reduced to near one-half mile. Snow may coat the ground and
temperatures will quickly fall below freezing behind this line.
Therefore, any wet or slushy untreated surfaces may become icy
into Thursday morning.
Please use extra caution if you are travelling during this time.
Drive slowly and leave plenty of distance between you and the
vehicle in front of you so you are prepared for any sudden changes
in visibility.
From: Jan 01, 2026 04:25
Until: Jan 01, 2026 09:00
Special Weather Statement
There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the
morning commute. A period of light snow is POSSIBLE (a 30 percent
chance) Wednesday morning across the Baltimore / Washington metro
areas as well as northeast and southern Maryland, with a light
coating of snow accumulation possible on area roads.
If this threat does materialize during the morning rush-hour,
many roads could quickly turn icy. This could lead to dangerous
traveling conditions, multiple accidents, and extensive delays.
If commuting this morning, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of
significant travel disruptions. Plan ahead by allowing for extra
travel time, and consider using public transportation and telework
options.
Stay tuned for updates on this potential winter weather episode.
From: Dec 31, 2025 02:54
Until: Dec 31, 2025 12:00
Special Weather Statement
There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the
Wednesday morning commute. A period of light snow is POSSIBLE (a
30 percent chance) Wednesday morning across the Baltimore /
Washington metro areas as well as northeast and southern Maryland,
with a light coating of snow accumulation possible on area roads.
If this threat does materialize during the Wednesday morning
rush-hour, many roads could quickly turn icy. This could lead to
dangerous traveling conditions, multiple accidents, and extensive
delays.
If commuting Wednesday morning, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of
significant travel disruptions. Plan ahead by allowing for extra
travel time, and consider using public transportation and telework
options.
Stay tuned for updates on this potential winter weather episode.
From: Dec 30, 2025 18:41
Until: Dec 31, 2025 03:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New
Jersey, and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 18:25
Until: Dec 29, 2025 09:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 17:11
Until: Dec 29, 2025 01:15
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations of a coating and ice accumulations around one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...Northwest Howard, Carroll, Frederick MD, and Northern
Baltimore Counties.
* WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will
continue through the evening, although some lower elevations may
just be plain rain. Temperatures will continue rising above
freezing from south to north into the evening, allowing more
places to change to rain, although some locations may hover near
the freezing mark through tonight. Precipitation exits off to the
northeast with some light drizzle or freezing drizzle possibly
lingering into the early overnight hours.
From: Dec 26, 2025 22:54
Until: Dec 27, 2025 05:00
Winter Weather Advisory
...A MIXTURE OF FREEZING RAIN AND SLEET TO OVERSPREAD AREAS NORTH OF
I-66/U.S. 50 ON FRIDAY...
.As high pressure builds across Quebec, a steady stream of cold air
will funnel southward into the Mid-Atlantic region. At the same
time, moisture will overrrun a frontal boundary across the central
Appalachians down into the Carolinas. As milder air will settle
above the sub-freezing surface layer, a wintry mix consisting of
freezing rain and sleet is likely over portions of the area. Travel
impacts are likely where the wintry mix falls.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch, with closer to a trace to a few hundredths of an
inch to the south of I-70.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland
and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to midnight EST Friday Night.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the
area by midday Friday in the form of sleet or freezing rain.
Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will continue through the
afternoon and evening. A bit more sleet can be expected closer to
the Maryland-Pennsylvania border. Through the day, temperatures
are expected to remain close to 32 degrees. Precipitation exits
off to the northeast with some light drizzle or freezing drizzle
possibly lingering into the early overnight hours.
From: Dec 25, 2025 18:57
Until: Dec 26, 2025 03:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Kent, Delaware Beaches, and Inland Sussex
Counties. In Maryland, Caroline, Kent MD, Queen Annes, and Talbot
Counties. In New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 19, 2025 21:34
Until: Dec 20, 2025 06:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Light freezing drizzle. Additional ice accumulations around
a light glaze.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northern, and southern Maryland,
and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to light freezing drizzle and
fog, any melted snow will refreeze as temperatures drop back into
the 20s.
From: Dec 06, 2025 00:29
Until: Dec 06, 2025 06:00
