Note: The Extreme Cold Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuance before the upgrade is below.
An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect from 7 pm Monday, January 26 to 10 am Tuesday, January 27, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Garrett.
VIRGINIA: Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Mineral, Pendleton.
The following is excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible, locally nearing 35 below zero in western Pendleton County.
WHERE…In Maryland, Eastern Garrett 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 Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.
An Extreme Cold Watch remains in effect from 7 pm Monday. January 26 to 10 am Tuesday, January 27, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: northern/central Blue Ridge.
The following is excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…EXTREME COLD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero possible.
WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.
WHEN…From Monday evening through Tuesday morning.
IMPACTS…The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.