Note: The Freeze Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuance before the upgrade is below.
A Freeze Watch remains in effect from 2 am to 9 am Friday, October 17, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Washington, Allegany, Garrett.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren, Clarke, Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, Hardy, Grant, Mineral, Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.
WHERE…Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
WHEN…From late Thursday night through Friday morning.
IMPACTS…Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.