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Last updated on January 21, 2026 at 2:58 p.m.

Steve Rudin, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

WEDNESDAY EVENING:
Mostly cloudy
Temps: 35-40
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
With clouds in the forecast, temperatures won’t fall much this evening.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT:
Scattered clouds
Lows: 32-37
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Clouds will decrease overnight with low temperatures staying above freezing in D.C.

THURSDAY:
Partly cloudy. Breezy
Highs: 48-55
Winds: West 5-15, Gusts 25 mph
Milder afternoon highs in the 50s will be a welcome change after our recent cold snap. This will be a good day to prepare for the possible snowstorm heading our way for the upcoming weekend.

FRIDAY:
Partly cloudy
Highs: 38-43
Winds: South 5-10 mph
The last day of the week with near normal temperatures, an Arctic cold front looks to move through the region during the weekend.

SATURDAY:
Cloudy. Late evening snow
Highs: near 20
Winds: North 5-10 mph
As of now, Saturday daytime looks dry but very cold, with highs around 20 degrees. That should give time to wrap up any pre-storm prep or last-minute shopping. The first flakes may show up Saturday evening, then snow becomes steadier and heavier overnight. If you’re heading out, travel conditions could go downhill pretty quickly.

SUNDAY:
Snow. Moderate to heavy at times
Highs: 20s
Winds: North 5-10 mph
A significant winter storm is expected to bring measurable snow to much of the DMV, and it’s going to stay cold with highs in the 20s. One thing to watch: some of the latest trends hint that a push of warmer Gulf air could sneak in south and east of D.C., which would raise the chance for sleet or a bit of ice mixing in with the snow. The First Alert Weather team will be tracking this closely over the next few days as the snow totals come into sharper focus. Plan on widespread winter weather alerts from the National Weather Service.