Note: The Cold Weather Advisory has been canceled for the DC region. The most recent advisory issuances before the cancellation are below.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect to 11 am Saturday, January 31, 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: Madison, Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, 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 IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY…
WHAT…Bitter cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
WHERE…Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.
WHEN…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
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.
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 Saturday, January 31, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Washington, Frederick, Carroll.
WEST VIRGINIA: Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY…
WHAT…Bitter cold wind chills around 10 below expected.
WHERE…In Maryland, Carroll, Frederick MD, and Washington Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties.
WHEN…For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
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.
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 Saturday, January 31, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: central/eastern Allegany.
VIRGINIA: eastern Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, 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…
…EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY…
WHAT…For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected.
WHERE…In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties.
WHEN…For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite 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…
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
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 Saturday, January 31, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: western Allegany, Garrett.
VIRGINIA: western Highland, northern/central Blue Ridge.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Mineral, western Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…
…EXTREME COLD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SUNDAY…
WHAT…For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitter cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected.
WHERE…In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.
WHEN…For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.
IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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…
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
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.