Significant Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold Temperatures Expands Across the East

A significant, long-duration winter storm will bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies to New England through Monday. Widespread travel disruptions, prolonged power outages, and vast tree damage is likely. Frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and dangerous wind chills will expand from the north-central US to the Southern Plains, MS Valley, and Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed N 8 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 23 Jan 1:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 23, 08:00pm until January 24, 10:00am
Winter Storm Warning January 24, 11:00pm until January 26, 04:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Winter Storm Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. East wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and sleet before 1pm, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times.  High near 29. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. North wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -3. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 9pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. East wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and sleet before 1pm, then sleet, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain. The snow and sleet could be heavy at times. High near 29. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 1am, then a chance of snow and freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Blustery.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA
 38.84°N 77.03°W (Elev. 3 ft)
12:53 pm EST Jan 23, 2026
2pm EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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