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

Last Update: 515 AM EST Thu Jan 22 2026

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Baltimore, MD/Washington, D.C. Local Forecast Office

5NM N Lewisetta VA

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

Today

W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft.

Tonight

NW winds 5 kt. Waves less than 1 ft.

Fri

E winds 5 kt...becoming NW late. Waves 1 ft.

Fri Night

N winds 20 to 25 kt. Waves 3 ft. Light freezing spray.

Sat

N winds 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt in the morning. Waves 2 to 3 ft.

Sat Night

NE winds 5 to 10 kt...increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Snow. Light freezing spray.

Sun

N winds 15 to 20 kt...becoming NW 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Waves 2 to 3 ft. Freezing rain, snow and sleet. Rain through the night, then a chance of snow after midnight.

Mon

NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Waves 2 ft.