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.

A Few Clouds

40°F

4°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed W 13 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.6 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 19 Jan 12:52 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

Washington DC

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Light southeast wind becoming south 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °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 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 43. West wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Light southeast 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 31.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington DC
 38.89°N 77.02°W (Elev. 20 ft)
12:53 pm EST Jan 19, 2026
1pm EST Jan 19, 2026-6pm EST Jan 25, 2026
 
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