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Full Weather Report

Last updated on January 18, 2026 at 3:13 p.m.

Mark Peña, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

THIS EVENING:
Gradual clearing
Temperatures: 20s
Winds: North 5-10 mph
Rain and snow activity will move out as skies clear and temperatures continue to fall.

TONIGHT:
Mostly clear
Lows: 18-24
Wind Chills: 10s
Winds: West 5 mph
Clouds clear for the most part and light winds will allow temperatures to drop into the teens and 20s.

MLK JR. DAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 35-40
Wind Chill: 30s
Winds: West 10-20 mph
High temperatures will top out in the upper 30s with wind chills going from the teens in the morning to 30s during the afternoon. Dress warmly if you are heading to the annual MLK Peace Walk & Parade starting at 11 a.m. in southeast D.C.

TUESDAY: COLD ALERT
Sunny
Highs: 25-30
Wind Chill: 10s
Winds: Northwest 10-20 mph
The coldest day so far this winter is in store with wake-up wind chills near zero degrees. Afternoon highs stay below freezing in the upper 20s.

WEDNESDAY:
Sunny, breezy
Highs: 35-40
Winds: South 5-15 mph; Gusts: 20-25 mph
After a very cold start to the day, temperatures will rebound quickly with a return of south winds. Otherwise, a pleasant and sunny day is expected.

THURSDAY:
Partly cloudy
Highs: 40-45
Winds: West 5-10 mph
Pleasant day with partly cloud skies and seasonable temperatures.