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 Friday, January 30, 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 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY…
WHAT…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
WHERE…Washington 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 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
IMPACTS…Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 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.
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 Friday, January 30, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Frederick, Carroll.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY…
WHAT…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.
WHERE…Carroll and Frederick MD Counties.
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 Saturday.
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.
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 Friday, January 30, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: western Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Pendleton.
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 SATURDAY…
WHAT…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
WHERE…In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
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 Saturday.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 20 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.
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 Friday, January 30, 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 THIS MORNING…
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY…
WHAT…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
WHERE…In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County.
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 Saturday.
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.
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 Friday, January 30, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: northern 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 SATURDAY…
WHAT…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected.
WHERE…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 Saturday.
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.
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 Friday, January 30, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: central Blue Ridge.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EST SATURDAY…
WHAT…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
WHERE…Central 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 Saturday.
IMPACTS…Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. 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.
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.