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Cold Weather Advisory, District of Columbia

Moderate

Gusts up to 60 mph, wind chills as low as 13 below zero. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.

Ended Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Replaced by the Extreme Cold Warning on Friday, February 6, 9:29 in the morning.

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Places in this advisory

How much

Wind chill
As low as 13 below zero
Wind gusts
Up to 60 mph

Map

Map of District of Columbia with this advisory The Cold Weather Advisory covers Washington. I-97I-495I-66I-595I-270WashingtonMARYLANDVIRGINIA10 mi I-97I-495I-66I-595WashingtonMARYLANDVIRGINIA10 mi I-97I-495I-66WashingtonMARYLANDVIRGINIA20 mi I-97I-495WashingtonMARYLANDVIRGINIA20 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected.
Where
Portions of DC, central and southern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
When
For the High Wind Warning, from 4 in the morning to 7 in the evening Saturday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 in the morning Saturday to 10 in the morning Sunday.
Impacts
Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Additional details
Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold temperatures.

Updates

  1. Area expanded. February 6, 2026
  2. Replaces the Extreme Cold Watch. February 6, 2026