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From: Dec 31, 2025 12:26
Until: Feb 20, 2026 18:37
Special Weather Statement
Areas of fog are expected to impact the area through mid-morning.
The fog will be dense at times with visibilities below one
quarter of a mile. Motorists should slow down as they encounter
reduced visibilities and maintain a safe distance between
vehicles.
When encountering fog, be sure to turn on low beam headlights,
slow down, and increase following distance.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:30
Until: Feb 20, 2026 14:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Anne Arundel, Central and Southeast Howard, Northwest
Howard, Carroll, Cecil, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford,
Southeast Harford, and Southern Baltimore Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Feb 18, 2026 11:23
Until: Feb 18, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. Patchy
ice.
* WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, northeast Maryland,
central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east
central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Patchy freezing fog could result in icy roads.
From: Feb 18, 2026 12:19
Until: Feb 18, 2026 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Cecil, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Southeast
Harford, and Southern Baltimore Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Feb 18, 2026 05:51
Until: Feb 18, 2026 14:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Anne Arundel, Central and Southeast Howard, Northwest
Howard, and Carroll Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Feb 18, 2026 05:51
Until: Feb 18, 2026 14:00
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 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 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 8 below.
* WHERE...Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, southern New
Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* 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 27, 2026 17:25
Until: Jan 28, 2026 11:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 0 and 8 below expected.
* WHERE...Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast,
northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and
western Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken. Frostbite 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 27, 2026 19:06
Until: Jan 28, 2026 03:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as
3 to 9 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday.
* 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.
* 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 16:03
Until: Jan 28, 2026 00:15
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 25, 2026 04:00
Until: Jan 26, 2026 09:00
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION 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,
with the potential for ice today 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...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 continue today, heavy at times with
rates of around one inch per hour possible at times. A mix with
sleet or freezing rain is later this morning and into the
afternoon. 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 09:37
Until: Jan 25, 2026 17:45
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow with mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice
accumulations up to two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware and northeast
Maryland.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour
during Sunday morning, then the snow mixes with and changes to
sleet and freezing rain then to a period of plain rain for some
areas Sunday afternoon and evening.
From: Jan 24, 2026 18:57
Until: Jan 25, 2026 09:00
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
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...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.
* 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 24, 2026 18:15
Until: Jan 25, 2026 02:15
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 9 and 13 inches, with up to 16 inches
possible in western Maryland. 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...From 11 PM this evening to 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 24, 2026 18:15
Until: Jan 25, 2026 02:15
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 24, 2026 01:00
Until: Jan 24, 2026 15:00
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 23, 2026 01:27
Until: Jan 23, 2026 09:30
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...DC, and portions of 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 07:16
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:15
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
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 07:16
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow and significant snow accumulations likely.
Precipitation may mix with sleet and freezing rain on Sunday.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey, and southeast
Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:12
Until: Jan 22, 2026 20:15
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
