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Last updated on January 22, 2026 at 4:22 p.m.

Eileen Whelan, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

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A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING

THURSDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy
Lows: Near 30
Winds: Calm
Winds will ease overnight under partly cloudy skies with temps just around 30.

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
WINTER ALERT
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 D.C. region, 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.