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Extreme Cold Watch, Virginia

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Dangerously cold wind chills between 0 and 15 below zero possible. The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in frostbite and hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Ended Friday, February 6, 2026.

Replaced by the Cold Weather Advisory on Friday, February 6, 1:55 in the morning.

Replaced by the Extreme Cold Warning on Friday, February 6, 1:55 in the morning.

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Map of Virginia with this watch The Extreme Cold Watch covers Arlington, Alexandria, Centreville. I-70I-83I-64I-81I-97ArlingtonAlexandriaDale CityRestonWEST VIRGINIAMARYLANDVIRGINIA25 mi I-70I-83I-81I-97ArlingtonAlexandriaDale CityWEST VIRGINIAMARYLANDVIRGINIA50 mi I-70I-95I-81ArlingtonWEST VIRGINIAMARYLANDVIRGINIA50 mi I-70ArlingtonWEST VIRGINIAMARYLANDVIRGINIA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Dangerously cold wind chills between 0 and 15 below zero possible.
Where
Washington DC, and portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
When
From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
Impacts
The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in frostbite and 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. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. February 5, 2026
  2. Extreme Cold Watch issued for Saturday overnight through Sunday morning. February 5, 2026