Note: The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuance before the upgrade are below.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 3 pm Sunday, February 22 to 10 am Monday, February 23, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
MARYLAND: Prince George’s, central/southeast Montgomery.
VIRGINIA: Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, King George, northern Fauquier, eastern Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 or more inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
WHERE…DC and portions of central and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
WHEN…From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 3 pm Sunday, February 22 to 10 am Monday, February 23, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Frederick, Carroll, Baltimore, Baltimore City, Cecil, Anne Arundel, Calvert, St. Mary’s, northwest Montgomery, Howard, Harford.
VIRGINIA: western Loudoun.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 or more inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
WHERE…Portions of central, north central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland and northern Virginia.
WHEN…From Sunday afternoon through Monday morning.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation..
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 1 am Sunday, February 22 to 6 pm Monday, February 23, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Garrett.
VIRGINIA: western Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON…
WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
WHERE…In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
WHEN…From late tonight through Monday afternoon.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 6 am Sunday, February 22 to 6 am Monday, February 23, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: northern/central Blue Ridge.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT…
WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 inches or more are possible, especially above 2500 feet. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.
WHEN…From Sunday morning through late Sunday night.
IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.