At 5:40 a.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, Reagan National Airport (KDCA) was reporting light rain and a temperature of about 38°F. A coastal storm tracking up the Mid‑Atlantic is set to flip that chilly rain into a wet, accumulating snow Sunday night into Monday morning, putting the Monday commute at risk of slush and delays.
Rain is likely before 8 a.m., with a rain-and-snow mix expected to develop between roughly 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mixed precipitation should continue through the afternoon. The daytime high will hover near 38°F, which means lower elevations may see little or no daytime accumulation while higher spots trend colder. Before the changeover to heavier snow tonight, new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch are possible.
Tonight And Monday
Late Sunday evening into Monday, the forecast calls for a transition to all snow. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the District from 5 p.m. Sunday to 10 a.m. Monday, warning of 2–4 inches of snow and gusty winds, according to the NWS Baltimore/Washington. North winds will increase to 10–20 mph tonight with gusts near 30–35 mph, then shift northwest Monday with gusts as high as about 38 mph. The snow will be wet and heavy, hard to shovel and prone to sticking to branches and power lines.
Where Snow Could Be Heaviest
Current projections call for roughly 2–4 inches across the immediate D.C. metro, 4–7 inches along parts of the Chesapeake Bay shore, and 6–12 inches in the Catoctins and higher Blue Ridge elevations. A narrow band of intense snowfall could produce locally higher totals, so amounts may vary a lot over short distances.
Commute And Transit
Drivers should be ready for slower roads and potential delays during the Monday morning commute. Some Metrobus routes may shift to snow detours and service changes are possible. Riders are urged to check MetroAlerts and route status before heading out via WMATA, and to give plows and emergency crews plenty of room to work.
What To Do
Plan for extra time, slow down on wet or slushy streets, and avoid driving through standing water or near downed branches. If possible, delay nonessential travel Monday morning and keep an eye on official updates as conditions evolve.
Quick Outlook
By Tuesday, skies should clear and turn colder, with mainly sunny conditions and a high in the upper 30s. Additional fast-moving systems later in the week could bring more light precipitation, and a more widespread rain chance is possible by Thursday.
