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 10 am Monday, February 9, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Cecil, Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Charles, Calvert, Montgomery, Howard, Harford.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Fauquier, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING…
WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero expected.
WHERE…Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
WHEN…Until 10 AM EST this morning.
IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your local county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect to 10 am Monday, February 9, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Allegany, Garrett.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, Mineral.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING…
WHAT…Cold wind chills of 10 below to 15 below zero expected on the ridges, with cold temperatures colder than 10 below zero possible in high elevation valleys.
WHERE…In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Mineral, Western Grant, and Western Mineral Counties.
WHEN…Until 10 AM EST this morning.
IMPACTS…The cold weather could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
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.
If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your local county or city Website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.