Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

A Few Clouds

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 19 Jan 5:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 43. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Northwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
Washington DC, Reagan National Airport VA
 38.84°N 77.03°W (Elev. 3 ft)
6:27 am EST Jan 19, 2026
6am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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