A slight rise in temperatures in the D.C. region on Wednesday may convince some to leave the hat and gloves at home, but beware of those gusty chilly winds.
Look, it’s still gonna be cold is the point.
7News First Alert Chief Meteorologist Veronica Johnson said she’s tracking several instances of wintry weather for the next few days.
On Wednesday, expect cloudy skies with temperatures in the 40s. Neighborhoods along the Maryland/Pennsylvania border might see some afternoon showers, but those closer to the D.C. metro region will get to leave those umbrellas at home. A blizzard warning is in effect for northwestern Maryland along Interstate 68 into Thursday morning.
Anticipate some stray showers Wednesday night and then some afternoon snow flurries on Friday.
Montgomery County is on extreme cold alert until 11 a.m. Wednesday. The county said the “dangerously cold conditions” should alert residents to be cautious of spending long periods of time outside that could possibly cause hypothermia.
The D.C. Department of Human Services announced the nation’s capital is under a cold alert until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Transportation and other resources will be made available to vulnerable citizens and those experiencing homelessness.
The sun will peak out of the clouds on Thursday, but the wind will keep the air feeling chilly with temperatures in the low 40s. A second cold front moving into the area will keep temperatures below average, the National Weather Service reported.
By nightfall, temperature will drop into the 20s with blustery winds keeping them there.
Western Maryland and neighboring towns in West Virginia might experience blizzard conditions on Friday. The D.C metro region will have more of dusting with temperatures in the upper 30s.
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FORECAST
Jordan Evans, 7 News First Alert Meteorologist
TODAY:
Cloudy & breezy
Highs: 45-48
Wind Chill: Upper 30s
Wind: Southwest 10-20 mph
Clouds will win the day with breezy southwest winds, which allow temperatures to get closer to normal in the upper 40s. A few showers are possible with the passing of a cold front.
TONIGHT:
Mostly cloudy
Lows: 30-33
Wind Chill: 20s
Wind: West 5-10 mph
Some clouds clear out, and temperatures only drop to near freezing overnight.
TOMORROW:
Mostly sunny & blustery
Highs: 36-40
Wind Chill: Low 30s
Wind: Northwest 15-25 mph
Sunshine returns behind the cold front, but blustery winds will keep temperatures in the upper 30s and wind chills in the low 30s.
FRIDAY:
Cloudy,flurries
Highs: 34-38
Wind: West 10 mph
A weather-maker passing through southwest Virginia will bring clouds and snow flurries to the area. Any light snow accumulation will favor areas in and around the Shenandoah Valley.
THIS WEEKEND:
Saturday remains dry and more seasonable with high temperatures in the middle 40s. A third weather-maker moves through the region Sunday morning with the potential for light snow accumulation. A big drop in temperatures, and the coldest air so far this season, arrives Sunday afternoon into early next week.
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