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 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.
Where:
In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia,
Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
When:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
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.
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:
Western Highland
Western Grant
Western Pendleton
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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 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.
Where:
In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany,
and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral
County.
When:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
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.
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:
Extreme Western Allegany
Western Garrett
Eastern Garrett
Western Mineral
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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 13 below expected.
Where:
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.
When:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 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.
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:
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge
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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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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:
Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below.
Where:
In Maryland, Carroll and Frederick MD Counties. In
Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge.
When:
Until 11 AM EST this morning.
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.
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:
Frederick
Carroll
Central Virginia Blue Ridge
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Cold Weather Advisory
In effect from Friday, Jan 30 2026 7:00 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 13 below expected.
Where:
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.
When:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 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.
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:
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge
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Cold Weather Advisory
In effect from Friday, Jan 30 2026 7:00 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 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.
Where:
In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia,
Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
When:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
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.
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:
Western Highland
Western Grant
Western Pendleton
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Cold Weather Advisory
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 8:00 PM - Saturday, Jan 31 2026 11:00 AM
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
What:
Very cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected.
Where:
King George, Orange, Spotsylvania, Culpeper, Southern
Fauquier, Stafford, Madison, and Rappahannock Counties.
When:
From 8 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
Impacts:
Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged
exposure.
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:
Madison
Rappahannock
Orange
Culpeper
Stafford
Spotsylvania
King George
Southern Fauquier
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Cold Weather Advisory
In effect from Friday, Jan 30 2026 7:00 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 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected.
Where:
In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany,
and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral
County.
When:
For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
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.
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.
