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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.

Partly Cloudy

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.8 mb)
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 28 Jan 1:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 07:00pm until January 29, 11:00am
Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 02:24am until January 28, 11:00am
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Cold Weather Advisory
Cold Weather Advisory
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    Cold Weather Advisory January 28, 02:24am until January 28, 11:00am

    NOW until 11:00am Wed

    Cold Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 6 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Light northwest wind.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 19.

    High: 19 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 23. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -1. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Light northwest wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
Last Update:
12:53 am EST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am EST Jan 28, 2026-6pm EST Feb 3, 2026
 
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