In effect from Friday, Jan 30 2026 8:00 PM - Saturday, Jan 31 2026 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
What:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 8 below expected.
Where:
Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern Virginia.
When:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
Additional Details:
Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic airmass.
Instructions: 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.
Areas Impacted:
District of Columbia
Northern Baltimore
Cecil
Southern Baltimore
Prince Georges
Anne Arundel
Charles
St. Marys
Calvert
Northwest Montgomery
Central and Southeast Montgomery
Northwest Howard
Central and Southeast Howard
Northwest Harford
Southeast Harford
Fairfax
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria
Northern Fauquier
Western Loudoun
Eastern Loudoun
Northwest Prince William
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
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Cold Weather Advisory
In effect from Friday, Jan 30 2026 12:35 AM - Friday, Jan 30 2026 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
What:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 8 below expected.
Where:
Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern
Maryland, and northern Virginia.
When:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 8 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with
prolonged exposure.
Additional Details:
Additional Cold Weather Headlines are
expected at times through the end of the week as the region
remains in an Arctic airmass.
Instructions: 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.
Areas Impacted:
District of Columbia
Northern Baltimore
Cecil
Southern Baltimore
Prince Georges
Anne Arundel
Charles
St. Marys
Calvert
Northwest Montgomery
Central and Southeast Montgomery
Northwest Howard
Central and Southeast Howard
Northwest Harford
Southeast Harford
Fairfax
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria
Northern Fauquier
Western Loudoun
Eastern Loudoun
Northwest Prince William
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
937 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026
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Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
937 PM EST Thu Jan 29 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.
.DAY ONE...Tonight
A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect tonight for most of the area
excluding the Fredericksburg vicinity.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
The Cold Weather Advisory continues through 11 AM Friday.
Dangerous wind chills are also possible for several more nights
through the weekend, with the lowest values expected Saturday
night.
There is a Slight Winter Storm Threat Friday through Sunday. If
the threat materializes, there may be travel disruptions.
A Gale Watch is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday
evening for all tidal waters.
