Frigid Airmass to Bring Significantly Colder Temperatures; Heavy Lake-effect Snow; Fire Concerns Across the Central Gulf Coast

A frigid cold airmass will bring significantly colder weather across the eastern two thirds of the country early this week. Temperatures will tie or break many records across the Southeast through tonight. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Gusty winds and dry conditions will support an elevated fire weather threat across the Central Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Washington/Reagan National Airport, DC (KDCA)

Lat: 38.85°NLon: 77.03°WElev: 13ft.

Partly Cloudy

45°F

7°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NW 20 G 26 mph
Barometer 29.80 in (1009.0 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 10 Nov 4:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Bethesda MD

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Veterans Day

    Veterans Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Veterans Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
Tuesday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Bethesda MD
 38.99°N 77.12°W (Elev. 348 ft)
3:34 pm EST Nov 10, 2025
5pm EST Nov 10, 2025-6pm EST Nov 17, 2025
 
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