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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed W 9 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.24 in (1023.8 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 23 Jan 9:52 am 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
  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Blustery

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet before 10pm, then snow and freezing rain between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Monday

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

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Blustery

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -5. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Northeast wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Northeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 10pm, then snow and freezing rain between 10pm and 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Blustery.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 25.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 21. 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)
9:53 am EST Jan 23, 2026
10am EST Jan 23, 2026-6pm EST Jan 29, 2026
 
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