Note: The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuances before the upgrade are below.
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 7 pm Saturday, January 24 through Sunday, January 25 to 7 am Monday, January 26, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Cecil, southern Baltimore, Baltimore City, Anne Arundel, Charles, St. Mary’s, Calvert, central/southeast Montgomery, central/southeast Howard, southeast Harford.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, central/southeast Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible.
WHERE…Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
WHEN…From Saturday evening through Monday morning.
IMPACTS…Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times late Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Now is the time to make preparations for the storm. This includes getting any necessary groceries or medicines that you may not be able to access this weekend into early next week due to any potential closure. Have an emergency kit in the car including extra batteries, a flashlight, and blanket just in case you get stranded. Make sure to refuel or charge your car before the storm hits. Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors and don`t forget about pets or livestock during this prolonged cold period.
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 4 pm Saturday, January 24 through Sunday, January 25 to 4 am Monday, January 26, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Washington, Frederick, Carroll, northern Baltimore, northwest Montgomery, northwest Howard, northwest Harford.
VIRGINIA: Augusta, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Frederick, Page, Warren, Clarke, Nelson, Albemarle, Greene, Madison, Rappahannock, Orange, Culpeper, Fauquier, Loudoun, northern/central Blue Ridge, northwest Prince William.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley, Jefferson, Hardy.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT…
WHAT…Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Interstate 70.
WHERE…Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow will likely overspread the area by Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Now is the time to make preparations for the storm. This includes getting any necessary groceries or medicines that you may not be able toaccess this weekend into early next week due to any potential closure. Have an emergency kit in the car including extra batteries, a flashlight, and blanket just in case you get stranded. Make sure to refuel or charge your car before the storm hits. Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors and don`t forget about pets or livestock during this prolonged cold period.
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 1 pm Saturday, January 24 through Sunday, January 25 to 1 pm Monday, January 26, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Allegany, Garrett.
VIRGINIA: Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: Grant, Mineral, Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
WHAT…Heavy snow mixed with sleet possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 6 inches of snow, with over a foot possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Highway 50 and west of the Allegheny Front. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
WHERE…Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
WHEN…From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday afternoon, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Highway 50 and west of the Allegheny Front. Precipitation is most likely to change back to snow and linger west of the Allegheny Front Sunday night into Monday morning. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of sub-zero wind chills is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Now is the time to make preparations for the storm. This includes getting any necessary groceries or medicines that you may not be able to access this weekend into early next week due to any potential closure. Have an emergency kit in the car including extra batteries, a flashlight, and blanket just in case you get stranded. Make sure to refuel or charge your car before the storm hits. Check on elderly friends, family, and neighbors and don`t forget about pets or livestock during this prolonged cold period.