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| Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 8:27PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC | ||
| NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC | ||
| Category | Certainty | Severity |
| Met | Likely | Moderate |
| Status | Urgency | Category |
| Actual | Expected | Met |
| Effective | Ends | Expires |
| 01/22/2026 08:27 PM | 01/24/2026 10:00 AM | 01/23/2026 04:30 AM |
* 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.
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| Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 4:36PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC | ||
| NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC | ||
| Category | Certainty | Severity |
| Met | Possible | Severe |
| Status | Urgency | Category |
| Actual | Future | Met |
| Effective | Ends | Expires |
| 01/22/2026 04:36 PM | 01/26/2026 07:00 AM | 01/23/2026 12:45 AM |
...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.
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Hourly Forecast
Thu, 09:00 PM
Mostly ClearWinds: 3 mph W
Thu, 10:00 PM
Mostly ClearWinds: 3 mph W
Thu, 11:00 PM
ClearWinds: 3 mph NW
Fri, 12:00 AM
ClearWinds: 3 mph N
Fri, 01:00 AM
ClearWinds: 3 mph N
Fri, 02:00 AM
ClearWinds: 3 mph N
Fri, 03:00 AM
Mostly ClearWinds: 3 mph N
Fri, 04:00 AM
Partly CloudyWinds: 3 mph NE
Fri, 05:00 AM
Partly CloudyWinds: 3 mph NE
Fri, 06:00 AM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 3 mph NE
Fri, 07:00 AM
Partly SunnyWinds: 3 mph NE
Fri, 08:00 AM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 3 mph NE
Fri, 09:00 AM
Partly SunnyWinds: 5 mph NE
Fri, 10:00 AM
Partly SunnyWinds: 6 mph NE
Fri, 11:00 AM
Partly SunnyWinds: 6 mph N
Fri, 12:00 PM
Partly SunnyWinds: 7 mph NW
Fri, 01:00 PM
Partly SunnyWinds: 8 mph W
Fri, 02:00 PM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 8 mph W
Fri, 03:00 PM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 9 mph NW
Fri, 04:00 PM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 12 mph NW
Fri, 05:00 PM
SunnyWinds: 14 mph NW
Fri, 06:00 PM
Partly CloudyWinds: 17 mph NW
Fri, 07:00 PM
Freezing SprayWinds: 21 mph N
Fri, 08:00 PM
Freezing SprayWinds: 22 mph N
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
FOR THE TIDAL POTOMAC AND MD PORTION OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY.
Tidal Potomac River and Maryland portion of Chesapeake Bay. Forecasts of wave heights do not include effects of wind direction relative to tidal currents. Expect higher waves when winds are blowing against the tidal flow. Waves flat where waters are iced over. A cold front will cross the region this afternoon with a stronger front Friday morning into Friday afternoon. Arctic high pressure will build across the Midwest, Great Lakes and Northeast this weekend as low pressure develops and lifts up from the south. Small Craft Advisories will likely be needed through the weekend. Gale conditions are possible across portions of the waters Monday into Monday night.