Washington

Current Weather

10.7°C (51.3°F)

Broken Clouds

Feels like: 8.6°C (47.5°F)

Humidity: 28%

Sun Schedule

Sunrise
07:21
Sunset
17:17

Today's Weather Summary

Today will be very cold with temperatures around 10.7°C (32°F), but it will feel like 8.6°C due to low humidity and calm winds. Be prepared for potential winter storms and freezing conditions, so dress warmly in layers and check for updates on weather alerts before heading out.

Alert Summary

A major winter storm is expected to bring significant snowfall to Washington starting late Friday and continuing through the weekend. Additionally, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 8 below are anticipated from Friday evening through Saturday morning. Prepare for hazardous travel conditions and potential power outages.

Active Weather Alerts

7

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 02:16 Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:15

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 13:22 Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:30

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 09:58 Until: Jan 22, 2026 18:00

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 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 02:16 Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:15

Test Message

Monitoring message only. Please disregard.

From: Jan 22, 2026 18:21 Until: Jan 22, 2026 18:31

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 09:58 Until: Jan 22, 2026 18:00

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 22, 2026 13:22 Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:30

Alert History Patterns

Based on 177 historical alerts

Based on 177 historical alerts. Covering 20 different event types. Most common concerns: flood, coast, and tide.

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Past Weather Alerts

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Winter Storm Watch

...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic a...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Winter Storm Watch

...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic a...

Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 22, 2026

Test Message

Monitoring message only. Please disregard.

Jun 28, 2025 - Jan 22, 2026

Special Weather Statement

A line of showers is moving across Northeast Maryland early this morning. Around 15 minutes of light...

Jan 09, 2026 - Jan 09, 2026

Dense Fog Advisory

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central and no...

Jan 07, 2026 - Jan 07, 2026