3 products issued by NWS for: Washington DC
Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 516 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning Saturday evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. DCZ001-MDZ006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ051-053-054-502-506-526-527- 241030- /O.CON.KLWX.WS.W.0001.260125T0400Z-260126T0900Z/ District of Columbia-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore- Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-Culpeper-Fairfax- Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Southern Fauquier-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest Prince William-Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park- 516 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, with highest in the far northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$
Cold Weather Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1027 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 DCZ001-MDZ006-008-011-013-014-503>508-VAZ025-026-036-039-040-051-053- 054-501-502-505-506-526-527-241130- /O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-260124T1500Z/ District of Columbia-Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore- Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Northwest Montgomery-Central and Southeast Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-Southeast Harford-Augusta-Rockingham- Nelson-Madison-Rappahannock-Culpeper-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest Prince William-Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park- 1027 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 630 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508- VAZ053>057-527-241000- Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD- Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD- Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD- Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA- Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD- Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD- Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA- Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor- Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay- Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River- Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD- Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore- Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert- Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard- Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria- Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George- Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park- 630 PM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia. .DAY ONE...Tonight A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire area starting at 8 PM tonight. A Gale Warning is in effect for the waters south of Sandy Point to Smith Point and for the lower Potomac River starting at 9pm tonight. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for the entire area though 10 AM Saturday. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire area late Saturday evening through Sunday night. Significant snow and sleet accumulations are expected along with ice accumulation from freezing rain. The impacts may lead to significant travel delays, closures, and threats to life and property. Dangerously cold wind chills are also possible at times from Saturday through most of next week. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. $$