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| Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:16AM 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 02:16 AM | 01/26/2026 07:00 AM | 01/22/2026 04:15 PM |
...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.
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Hourly Forecast
Thu, 02:00 AM
Mostly CloudyWinds: 12 mph SW
Thu, 03:00 AM
Partly CloudyWinds: 12 mph SW
Thu, 04:00 AM
Partly CloudyWinds: 10 mph SW
Thu, 05:00 AM
Mostly ClearWinds: 9 mph SW
Thu, 06:00 AM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 8 mph SW
Thu, 07:00 AM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 7 mph SW
Thu, 08:00 AM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 7 mph SW
Thu, 09:00 AM
SunnyWinds: 8 mph SW
Thu, 10:00 AM
SunnyWinds: 9 mph W
Thu, 11:00 AM
SunnyWinds: 12 mph W
Thu, 12:00 PM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 13 mph W
Thu, 01:00 PM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 13 mph W
Thu, 02:00 PM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 12 mph W
Thu, 03:00 PM
Partly SunnyWinds: 10 mph W
Thu, 04:00 PM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 9 mph W
Thu, 05:00 PM
Mostly SunnyWinds: 7 mph W
Thu, 06:00 PM
Partly CloudyWinds: 6 mph NW
Thu, 07:00 PM
Partly CloudyWinds: 5 mph NW
Thu, 08:00 PM
Partly CloudyWinds: 5 mph NW
Thu, 09:00 PM
Partly CloudyWinds: 5 mph NW
Thu, 10:00 PM
Partly CloudyWinds: 5 mph NW
Thu, 11:00 PM
Mostly ClearWinds: 5 mph NW
Fri, 12:00 AM
Mostly ClearWinds: 5 mph NW
Fri, 01:00 AM
Mostly ClearWinds: 5 mph NW
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 Friday into the weekend. Gale conditions are possible across the southern waters late Friday night.