Note: The Cold Weather Advisory has expired for the DC region. The most recent advisory issuances before the expiration are below.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect to 11 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Cecil, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Montgomery, Howard, Harford.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, northern Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY…
WHAT…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero expected.
WHERE…Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
WHEN…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect to 11 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Washington, Frederick, Carroll, central/eastern Allegany.
VIRGINIA: Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren, Clarke, eastern Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, Hardy, eastern Grant, eastern Mineral, eastern Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…
WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
WHERE…Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
WHEN…Until 11 AM EST this morning.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect to 11 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: western Allegany, Garrett.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Mineral.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST FRIDAY…
WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero.
WHERE…In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County.
WHEN…Until 11 AM EST Friday.
IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect to 11 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, southern Fauquier.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…
WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero.
WHERE…Greene, King George, Orange, Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Southern Fauquier, Stafford, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties.
WHEN…Until 11 AM EST this morning.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 3 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect to 11 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…
WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero.
WHERE…Augusta and Rockingham Counties.
WHEN…Until 11 AM EST this morning.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect to 11 am Thursday, January 29, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: northern/central Blue Ridge.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY…
WHAT…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.
WHEN…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Friday.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.