National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Overcast

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.0 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 27 Jan 11:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Falls Church VA

Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 07:00pm until January 29, 11:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 12:14am until January 28, 11:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
  •  
    Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 12:14am until January 28, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Wed

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -2. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -3. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Falls Church VA
 38.88°N 77.17°W (Elev. 312 ft)
Last Update:
9:53 pm EST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation