Note: The Freeze Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The previous watch issuance before the upgrade is below.
A Freeze Watch remains in effect from 2 am to 9 am Sunday, May 3, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: western Allegany, Garrett.
VIRGINIA: Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Mineral, Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
WHERE…In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Highland and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton,
Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.
WHEN…From late tonight through Sunday 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.