The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny, chilly start in D.C. with temperatures peaking at 33 degrees and brisk winds. Snow is possible Tuesday with varying conditions throughout the week.

DC Public Schools announced a delayed opening due to cold weather but will return to normal hours Tuesday. Residents are urged to take precautions in the cold and shelters will extend hours.

Montgomery County Council discusses Bill 4-25 on surveillance tech regulations and reviews the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan for community development and environmental stewardship.

Rayshaud Davon Shield is charged after striking a Maryland State Trooper with his vehicle. The trooper was injured but released from the hospital. The crash is under investigation.

The Montgomery County Council is set to review the County's actions during a major winter storm in a public briefing on February 3, focusing on the response's effectiveness and areas for improvement.

President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve Board, a decision praised by Representative Ann Wagner for his experience and qualifications.

Councilmember Will Jawando organizes a Zoom town hall on Feb. 2 to discuss the response to Winter Storm Fern in Montgomery County ahead of a formal review.

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect in the DC area with wind chills as low as -10°F. Residents are warned of hypothermia risks and urged to dress warmly.

Montgomery County police identified a 12-year-old student as the culprit behind a swatting incident from September 2025, although no criminal charges will be filed.

13-year-old Aiden "Niko" Offutt was found safe after being reported missing in Montgomery Village; police have not yet disclosed details of his return.

Antoine Turner was sentenced to 26 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Demeitri Anderson in 2020 at the BENCO Shopping Plaza in DC, following a plea deal.

Police identified a 12-year-old as the instigator of a false active shooter report in Montgomery Village, which led to a significant police response and community disruption.

The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the Baltimore/DC area due to extreme wind chills. Residents should take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia.