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.

Fair

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NW 6 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 19 Jan 2:52 am EST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Glen Echo MD

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
M.L.King Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind 6 to 13 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Glen Echo MD
 38.94°N 77.1°W (Elev. 213 ft)
2:34 am EST Jan 19, 2026
3am EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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