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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Fair

40°F

4°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Jan 3:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

Winter Storm Watch January 24, 07:00pm until January 26, 07:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light west wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 21 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow and sleet. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow/Sleet

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 16 °F

    Wintry Mix
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Light west wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow and sleet. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.91°N 77.02°W (Elev. 72 ft)
Last Update:
3:53 am EST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am EST Jan 22, 2026-6pm EST Jan 28, 2026
 
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