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Last updated on January 20, 2026 at 6:03 p.m.

Veronica Johnson, 7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist

Expect Tuesday to be the coldest day so far this winter, with wake-up wind chills near zero. Afternoon highs stay below freezing in the upper 20s. Evening lows will range between 10 and 20.

Wednesday begins chilly, with wind chills in the teens and 20s. Highs will reach the low 40s under mostly sunny skies.

Thursday is forecast to be the warmest day of the week, with highs in the middle to upper 40s.

Friday should deliver near normal temperatures, as an Arctic cold front aims to move through the D.C. region during the weekend.

7News First Alert Forecast

TONIGHT: COLD ALERT
Clear
Lows: 10-20
Winds: Northwest10 mph
Wind chills will not be as low in the single digits, but air temperatures will range from 10 to 20 degrees.

WEDNESDAY:
Mostly Sunny
Highs: 38-45
Winds: South 10-20 mph
Another chilly start with wind chills in the 10s and 20s. Highs will reach the low 40s under mostly sunny skies.

THURSDAY:
Partly Cloudy
Highs: 47-52
Winds: Northwest 10-20 mph
Milder high temperatures are set to arrive Thursday with highs ranging from the middle 40s to lower 50s.

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.

THIS WEEKEND:
Heads up — this looks like the coldest weekend of the season, with highs only in the 20s. We’re also keeping an eye on the potential for a winter weather event that may impact parts of the DMV and the East Coast, but details are still evolving. Stick with First Alert Weather for the latest.