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Washington D.C. Faces Brutal Cold, Snow Possible This Weekend

1/28/2026

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D.C. Faces Cold Snap

The Washington, D.C. region is experiencing cold with temperatures in the low 20s and wind chills below zero.
A coastal storm this weekend could bring light snow; meteorologists outline scenarios: miss the area, snow heavily, or minimal impact.
A cold weather advisory is in effect, with refreezing on roads and a nine-day stretch of subfreezing temperatures.
Many schools and offices are closed as cleanup from the previous storm continues.

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Maryland Battles Cold

Maryland is experiencing severe cold this week, hindering recovery from Winter Storm Fern.
A potential second winter storm could arrive this weekend, with the National Weather Service uncertain about its path and snowfall.
Meteorologist Kyle Pallozi notes models vary, forecasting anything from little precipitation to heavy snowfall depending on the storm's trajectory.
With temperatures below freezing, many schools and government offices are closed, slowing cleanup from the prior storm.

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D.C. Faces Cold Snap

The Washington, D.C. region is experiencing cold with temperatures in the low 20s and wind chills below zero.
A coastal storm this weekend could bring light snow; meteorologists outline scenarios: miss the area, snow heavily, or minimal impact.
A cold weather advisory is in effect, with refreezing on roads and a nine-day stretch of subfreezing temperatures.
Many schools and offices are closed as cleanup from the previous storm continues.

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