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Washington D.C. Braces for Cold Snap and Wind Gusts, NWS Cautions Possible Snow and Travel Disruptions

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Published on January 15, 2025
Washington D.C. Braces for Cold Snap and Wind Gusts, NWS Cautions Possible Snow and Travel DisruptionsSource: Google Street View

Washington D.C. will experience a chilly day with a high of 32°F and northwest winds at 13-16 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. Tonight, temperatures will drop to around 15°F, with lighter and variable winds after midnight, according to the National Weather Service.

Thursday's forecast includes the possibility of snow showers after 1 pm with a 30% chance of precipitation and increasing clouds. Temperatures will rise slightly, reaching a high of around 35°F, with a south wind at 5-8 mph. Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 41°F and a low around 29°F. Saturday carries a 70% chance of rain after 1 pm, with a decreasing likelihood of rain by night, as reported by the National Weather Service.

On Sunday, D.C. will see rain and snow before 1 pm with a 40% chance, followed by cloudy skies and a high of 41°F. Temperatures will drop to 18°F at night. Martin Luther King Day will be sunny with a high of 26°F. A winter storm threat on Sunday may cause travel disruptions, and a Gale Warning is in effect until 6 AM EST today for strong winds at sea, as stated by the National Weather Service.