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From: Nov 29, 2025 06:24
Until: Feb 20, 2026 00:37
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 00:55
Until: Feb 02, 2026 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected.
* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 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 01, 2026 17:05
Until: Feb 02, 2026 01:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...The cold weather could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 01, 2026 09:44
Until: Feb 01, 2026 17:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Bitter cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this
evening to 1 PM 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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:12
Until: Jan 31, 2026 14:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 5 to 8 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory,
very cold wind chills as low as 3 to 8 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST
Tuesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday
to 11 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 8 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.
* 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 27, 2026 05:01
Until: Jan 27, 2026 13:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, 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 19:59
Until: Jan 27, 2026 04:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
From: Jan 24, 2026 03:27
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:30
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY 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 Saturday 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 7 and 14 inches, with highest 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...From 11 PM Saturday 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 Saturday
night, 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 teens and single
digits is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the
middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
From: Jan 23, 2026 22:16
Until: Jan 24, 2026 10:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Wind chill
values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 23, 2026 21:08
Until: Jan 24, 2026 05:15
Winter Storm Watch
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant
snow beginning late Saturday, 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 Friday night through the middle of
next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible.
There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over
10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially
south of Interstate 70.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland,
central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern
and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by
Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with
rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with
sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of
Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across
central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is
possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and
single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting
through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills
possible at times.
From: Jan 22, 2026 21:36
Until: Jan 23, 2026 05:45
Winter Storm Watch
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED THIS WEEKEND...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant
snow beginning late Saturday, 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 Friday night through the middle of
next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible.
There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over
10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday
evening, becoming heavy at times late Saturday night with rates of
one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or
freezing rain is possible Sunday. Significant icing is possible
especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or
less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the
teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and
lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills
possible at times.
From: Jan 22, 2026 21:36
Until: Jan 23, 2026 05:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
and northern and northwest Virginia.
* WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills of zero to 8 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 22, 2026 18:22
Until: Jan 23, 2026 02:30
Winter Storm Watch
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant
snow beginning late Saturday, 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 Friday night through the middle of
next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible.
There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over
10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday
evening, becoming heavy at times late Saturday night with rates of
one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or
freezing rain is possible Sunday. Significant icing is possible
especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or
less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the
teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and
lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills
possible at times.
From: Jan 22, 2026 14:58
Until: Jan 22, 2026 23:00
Winter Storm Watch
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant
snow beginning late Saturday, 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 Friday night through the middle of
next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible.
There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over
10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially
south of Interstate 70.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland,
central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern
and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by
Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with
rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with
sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of
Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across
central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is
possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and
single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting
through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills
possible at times.
From: Jan 22, 2026 14:58
Until: Jan 22, 2026 23:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...DC, and portions of 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 29, 2025 01:10
Until: Dec 29, 2025 09:15
Special Weather Statement
Some spotty freezing drizzle or light freezing rain is possible
late tonight through Sunday morning. A light glaze of ice is
possible on elevated surfaces especially along east-facing slopes
above 1000 feet, including the Catoctins.
Travelers should be mindful of possible slick spots late tonight
through Sunday morning, if this threat materializes.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:45
Until: Dec 28, 2025 07:00
Special Weather Statement
Some spotty very light freezing drizzle is possible, roughly
between midnight to just after daybreak. Measurable ice is not
expected, but a very light glaze is possible on elevated surfaces
especially along east-facing slopes above 1000 feet.
Travelers should be mindful of possible slick spots late tonight
through Sunday morning, if this threat materializes.
From: Dec 28, 2025 00:45
Until: Dec 28, 2025 07:00
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
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations
between a trace and one tenth of an inch, with locally higher
amounts possible closer to the Pennsylvania border. Sleet
accumulations less than one half 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 this evening's commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will
continue through the afternoon and 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 18:11
Until: Dec 27, 2025 02:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...FIRST WIDESPREAD WINTER EVENT OF THE SEASON...
.Precipitation is expected to overspread the area after midnight
tonight from southwest to northeast. While precipitation is likely
to start as snow areawide, it is expected to mix with and change to
sleet and freezing rain for most of the area. Locations along and
south of US-50/I-66 likely end the event as rain as temperatures
warm through the morning. Areas along the Mason-Dixon Line are most
likely to remain all snow through the event, but that remains
uncertain given exact low track. The Tuesday morning commute could
be impacted for all areas in the Winter Weather Advisory. Updates to
the forecast are likely, so please remain weather aware for the
first widespread winter event of the season.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light
glaze.
* WHERE...Northwest Howard and Northwest Montgomery Counties.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as a mix of snow,
sleet, and freezing rain early Tuesday morning before
transitioning to plain rain by late morning.
From: Dec 01, 2025 14:30
Until: Dec 01, 2025 22:30
Winter Weather Advisory
...FIRST WIDESPREAD WINTER EVENT OF THE SEASON...
.Precipitation is expected to overspread the area after midnight
tonight from southwest to northeast. While precipitation is likely
to start as snow areawide, it is expected to mix with and change to
sleet and freezing rain for most of the area. Locations along and
south of US-50/I-66 likely end the event as rain as temperatures
warm through the morning. Areas along the Mason-Dixon Line are most
likely to remain all snow through the event, but that remains
uncertain given exact low track. The Tuesday morning commute could
be impacted for all areas in the Winter Weather Advisory. Updates to
the forecast are likely, so please remain weather aware for the
first widespread winter event of the season.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, with a majority of the
precipitation expected in the form of freezing rain. Total snow
and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations
around one tenth of an inch, with upwards of two tenths of an inch
possible on the higher ridges.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and western
Virginia and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to overspread the
area after midnight tonight. Precipitation is expected to start
briefly as snow before mixing with and changing over to sleet and
freezing rain.
From: Dec 01, 2025 12:11
Until: Dec 01, 2025 22:30
Winter Weather Advisory
...FIRST WIDESPREAD WINTER EVENT OF THE SEASON...
.Precipitation is expected to overspread the area after midnight
tonight from southwest to northeast. While precipitation is likely
to start as snow areawide, it is expected to mix with and change to
sleet and freezing rain for most of the area. Locations along and
south of US-50/I-66 likely end the event as rain as temperatures
warm through the morning. Areas along the Mason-Dixon Line are most
likely to remain all snow through the event, but that remains
uncertain given exact low track. The Tuesday morning commute could
be impacted for all areas in the Winter Weather Advisory. Updates to
the forecast are likely, so please remain weather aware for the
first widespread winter event of the season.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts
upwards of 4 inches possible near the Mason-Dixon Line and higher
elevations such as Parr's Ridge. Ice accumulations up to one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northern Maryland and
panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to overspread the
area after midnight tonight. Precipitation is expected to start as
snow before mixing with sleet and freezing rain. Should
precipitation stay all snow or snow for a longer period of time,
locally higher snowfall amounts would be possible.
From: Dec 01, 2025 14:30
Until: Dec 01, 2025 22:30
Winter Weather Advisory
...FIRST WIDESPREAD WINTER EVENT OF THE SEASON...
.Precipitation is expected to overspread the area after midnight
tonight from southwest to northeast. While precipitation is likely
to start as snow areawide, it is expected to mix with and change to
sleet and freezing rain for most of the area. Locations along and
south of US-50/I-66 likely end the event as rain as temperatures
warm through the morning. Areas along the Mason-Dixon Line are most
likely to remain all snow through the event, but that remains
uncertain given exact low track. The Tuesday morning commute could
be impacted for all areas in the Winter Weather Advisory. Updates to
the forecast are likely, so please remain weather aware for the
first widespread winter event of the season.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts
upwards of 4 inches possible near the Mason-Dixon Line and higher
elevations such as Parr's Ridge. Ice accumulations up to one tenth
of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northern Maryland and
eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to overspread the
area after midnight tonight. Precipitation is expected to start as
snow before mixing with sleet and freezing rain. Should
precipitation stay all snow or snow for a longer period of time,
locally higher snowfall amounts would be possible.
From: Dec 01, 2025 12:11
Until: Dec 01, 2025 20:15
Winter Weather Advisory
...FIRST WIDESPREAD WINTER EVENT OF THE SEASON...
.Precipitation is expected to overspread the area after midnight
tonight from southwest to northeast. While precipitation is likely
to start as snow areawide, it is expected to mix with and change to
sleet and freezing rain for most of the area. Locations along and
south of US-50/I-66 likely end the event as rain as temperatures
warm through the morning. Areas along the Mason-Dixon are most
likely to remain all snow through the event, but that remains
uncertain given exact low track. The Tuesday morning commute could
be impacted for all areas in the Winter Weather Advisory. Updates to
the forecast are likely, so please remain weather aware for the
first widespread winter event of the season.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts
upwards of 4 inches possible near the Mason-Dixon and higher
elevations such as Parr's Ridge. Ice accumulations around up to
one tenth of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northern Maryland and
panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to overspread the
area after after midnight tonight. Precipitation is expected to
start as snow before mixing with sleet and freezing rain. Should
precipitation stay all snow or snow for a longer period of time,
locally higher snowfall
amounts would be possible.
From: Dec 01, 2025 05:38
Until: Dec 01, 2025 13:45
Winter Weather Advisory
...FIRST WIDESPREAD WINTER EVENT OF THE SEASON...
.Precipitation is expected to overspread the area after midnight
tonight from southwest to northeast. While precipitation is likely
to start as snow areawide, it is expected to mix with and change to
sleet and freezing rain for most of the area. Locations along and
south of US-50/I-66 likely end the event as rain as temperatures
warm through the morning. Areas along the Mason-Dixon are most
likely to remain all snow through the event, but that remains
uncertain given exact low track. The Tuesday morning commute could
be impacted for all areas in the Winter Weather Advisory. Updates to
the forecast are likely, so please remain weather aware for the
first widespread winter event of the season.
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, with a majority of the
precipitation expected in the form of freezing rain. Total snow
and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations
around one tenth of an inch, with upwards of two tenths of an inch
possible on the higher ridges.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest, and western
Virginia and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to overspread the
area after after
midnight tonight. Precipitation is expected to start briefly as snow
before mixing with and changing over to sleet and freezing rain.
From: Dec 01, 2025 05:38
Until: Dec 01, 2025 13:45
