Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Delaware, northeast
Maryland, and central and southern New Jersey.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 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: Feb 01, 2026 22:58
Until: Feb 02, 2026 12:00
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
Test Message
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
From: Dec 31, 2025 06:26
Until: Feb 02, 2026 06:32
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, south central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 01, 2026 05:43
Until: Feb 01, 2026 13:45
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 Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold weather could result in hypothermia or
frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 01, 2026 04:24
Until: Feb 01, 2026 12:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern 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 5 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 31, 2026 19:08
Until: Feb 01, 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 11 AM EST Friday.
* 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 29, 2026 17:56
Until: Jan 30, 2026 09:00
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...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 Friday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills and or
temperatures are expected through tonight.
From: Jan 29, 2026 07:09
Until: Jan 29, 2026 21:15
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...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 Friday.
* 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills and or
temperatures are expected through tonight.
From: Jan 29, 2026 04:26
Until: Jan 29, 2026 17:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations up to
two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware and
northeast Maryland.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Around 4 to 6 inches of snow have already
fallen. Additional accumulations will come predominantly from
sleet before mixing with freezing rain this afternoon then to a
period of plain rain for some areas Sunday afternoon and evening.
From: Jan 25, 2026 15:49
Until: Jan 26, 2026 04:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations
of a few tenths of an inch and ice accumulations up to four tenths
of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging impacts are expected including widespread power
outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could quickly
become nearly impossible. Due to the increasing wind on Monday,
additional tree damage and power outages are possible. People
should prepare for power outages to potentially last for several
days along with extreme cold.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:47
Until: Jan 26, 2026 02:00
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread sleet across the
region, 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, sleet, and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through much of the week with
sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations
up to one inch and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern
Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming
moderate to heavy at times. During the late afternoon to evening,
sleet will likely shift to freezing rain. Some chance for
significant icing cannot be ruled out across far southern
Maryland. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues
this evening and lasting through much of the week.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:19
Until: Jan 26, 2026 01:30
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread sleet across the
region, 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, sleet, and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through much of the week with
sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations
up to one to two inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of
an inch.
* WHERE...DC, portions of 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...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming
moderate to heavy in intensity at times. Some freezing rain may
mix in with the sleet later this afternoon into the early evening.
Ice accumulations up to tenth of an inch are possible in a few
spots. A prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and
teens continues this evening and lasting through much of the week,
with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
From: Jan 25, 2026 17:19
Until: Jan 26, 2026 01:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow and mixed precipitation. Additional snow and
sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches and ice accumulations
up to two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware and
northeast Maryland.
* WHEN...Until 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 this
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 25, 2026 06:37
Until: Jan 25, 2026 21:00
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 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 continue, becoming heavy at times
with rates of around one inch per hour possible at times. A mix
with sleet or freezing rain is expected later this morning into
the afternoon. 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 09:37
Until: Jan 25, 2026 17:45
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 mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations up to
one half of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging impacts are expected including widespread power
outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could quickly
become nearly impossible. Due to the increasing wind on Monday,
additional tree damage and power outages are possible. People
should prepare for power outages to potentially last for several
days along with extreme cold.
From: Jan 25, 2026 07:04
Until: Jan 25, 2026 15:15
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow
accumulations between 8 and 15 inches and ice accumulations up to
one quarter of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey, and southeast
Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 23, 2026 06:27
Until: Jan 23, 2026 19:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, central, northern, and southern New Jersey,
and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 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 23, 2026 06:23
Until: Jan 23, 2026 19:30
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow with sleet and freezing rain possible. Total
snow accumulations between 11 and 15 inches and ice accumulations
up to two tenths of an inch possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, southern New
Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 22, 2026 18:45
Until: Jan 23, 2026 11:00
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
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties. In
Virginia, Albemarle, Greene, King George, Orange, Spotsylvania,
and Stafford Counties.
* WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 23, 2026 01:27
Until: Jan 23, 2026 09:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware,
northeast Maryland, central, northern, and southern New Jersey,
and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* 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.
From: Jan 22, 2026 17:59
Until: Jan 23, 2026 09:00
Special Weather Statement
* WHAT...Snow or a rain/snow mix; accumulations will range from a
coating mainly on grassy surfaces south of Interstate 70, to 1
to locally 2 inches for higher elevations such as the Catoctin
Mountains and Parr's Ridge near the Pennsylvania border.
* WHERE...West of Highway 15 in Loudoun County VA, and north-
central MD especially for higher elevations north of Interstate
70.
* WHEN...Between 6 AM and Noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...Locally slippery roads and sidewalks are possible,
mainly for higher elevations of northern MD.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may locally be reduced to one
mile or less, especially during the mid-morning hours north of
Interstate 70.
From: Jan 17, 2026 06:51
Until: Jan 17, 2026 17:00
Special Weather Statement
Cameras and observations indicate that light snow has begun to
fall in the Cambridge, Maryland area. In addition, light snow is
possible across the Virginia Northern Neck and remainder of the
Lower Maryland Eastern Shore through 8 AM this morning. Given
temperatures in the 20s, the snow will stick to area roadways
immediately despite accumulations no more than a couple tenths of
an inch expected.
Motorists will need to be alert to the possibility of slick
spots. Motorists should exercise caution while
driving...especially on bridges and overpasses. Allow for extra
time to reach your destination and avoid sudden stops or
accelerations.
From: Dec 31, 2025 09:59
Until: Dec 31, 2025 13:00
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
