Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected.
* WHERE...Mathews, Gloucester, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight,
James City, Newport News, Surry, and York Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 above zero could result
in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 01, 2026 17:48
Until: Feb 02, 2026 02:15
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
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and eastern Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
From: Jan 31, 2026 10:04
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, south central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 05:48
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, second Cold Weather
Advisory, and third Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 05:48
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as zero expected. For the Wind Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Lancaster, Middlesex, and Northumberland Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, second Cold Weather
Advisory, and third Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday.
For the Wind Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The
cold wind chills as low as zero could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 05:48
Until: Jan 31, 2026 20:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and eastern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 31, 2026 02:55
Until: Jan 31, 2026 13:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central (including the Richmond Metro), east
central, and eastern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
From: Jan 30, 2026 19:01
Until: Jan 31, 2026 06:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central,
and south central Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 14:52
Until: Jan 30, 2026 23:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold
wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, north central,
and south central Virginia.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM
EST Sunday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from late Saturday night
through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing
temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 14:52
Until: Jan 30, 2026 23:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 1 and
4 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, eastern, and south
central Virginia.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel.
From: Jan 30, 2026 14:31
Until: Jan 30, 2026 22:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 2 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if
precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, patchy areas of
black ice will likely develop on area roadways. Use caution while
traveling, especially on untreated secondary roads, bridges, and
overpasses.
From: Jan 28, 2026 17:57
Until: Jan 29, 2026 02:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the 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 and western Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 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 28, 2026 17:41
Until: Jan 29, 2026 01:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 8 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern and western 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 Thursday.
* 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. 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 28, 2026 12:12
Until: Jan 28, 2026 20:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero to 5 above expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
eastern, and north central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero to 5 above could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, patchy areas of
black ice will likely develop on area roadways this morning. Use
caution while traveling, especially on untreated secondary roads,
bridges, and overpasses.
From: Jan 28, 2026 09:31
Until: Jan 28, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 8 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern and western Virginia.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST
Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM
Wednesday to 11 AM EST Thursday.
* 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. 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 28, 2026 04:39
Until: Jan 28, 2026 12:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
eastern, and north central Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as zero could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, black ice will
likely develop on area roadways tonight into Wednesday morning.
Use caution while traveling, especially on untreated secondary
roads, bridges, and overpasses.
From: Jan 28, 2026 01:05
Until: Jan 28, 2026 10:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 above expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Hanover, Eastern King William, and New Kent
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 above could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, black ice will
likely develop on area roadways tonight into Wednesday morning.
Use caution while traveling, especially on untreated secondary
roads, bridges, and overpasses.
From: Jan 28, 2026 01:05
Until: Jan 28, 2026 10:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations
of a few tenths of an inch and ice accumulations up to two 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 23:22
Until: Jan 26, 2026 07:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to two
tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 23:22
Until: Jan 26, 2026 07:30
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
* WHAT...Freezing rain. Ice accumulations around two tenths of an
inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
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
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 3 below.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 3 below could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 24, 2026 04:59
Until: Jan 24, 2026 13:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Snow and sleet will
accumulate Saturday evening and overnight and then change to
freezing rain during the day Sunday. Total snow and sleet
accumulations Saturday night into Sunday morning between 4 and 9
inches and ice accumulations up to three quarters of an inch
Sunday into Sunday night.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
north central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Devastating 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 23, 2026 19:16
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 7 inches in the Northern Neck and
Middle Peninsula and between 1 and 4 inches in the Western
Tidewater Saturday night into Sunday morning. Ice accumulations up
to two tenths of an inch on Sunday and Sunday evening.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina and eastern and
southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 03:08
Until: Jan 24, 2026 12:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 5 above is
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central,
eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below could result in
hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 23, 2026 21:01
Until: Jan 24, 2026 05:15
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
