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.

Mostly Cloudy

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 14 G 23 mph
Barometer 30.20 in (1022.7 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 20 Jan 12:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °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 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 41. Light and variable wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
12:53 am EST Jan 20, 2026
1am EST Jan 20, 2026-6pm EST Jan 26, 2026
 
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