Cold Weather Advisory (1/29/26, 1/30/26)



A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect Thursday, January 29 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 FRIDAY…

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below zero expected.

WHERE…Washington DC, and portions of central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.

WHEN…Until 11 AM EST Friday.

IMPACTS…Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

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 is in effect Thursday, January 29 to 11 am Friday, January 30, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: Frederick, Carroll.
VIRGINIA: northern/central Blue Ridge.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST FRIDAY…

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.

WHERE…In Maryland, Carroll and Frederick MD Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.

WHEN…Until 11 AM EST Friday.

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 Thursday, January 29 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 FRIDAY…

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.

WHERE…In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

WHEN…Until 11 AM EST Friday.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

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 Thursday, January 29 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 FRIDAY…

WHAT…Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero.

WHERE…In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County.

WHEN…Until 11 AM EST Friday.

IMPACTS…The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia and frostbite if precautions are not taken.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.

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.



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