Extreme Cold and Cold in Virginia, February 7 to 9, 2026

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
126 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Added isolated to scattered snow showers along and west of the
I-81 corridor as snow streamers associated with the arctic front
track eastward through this morning. Further east, added in
snow flurries through this morning.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
- 1) Dangerous, life-threatening cold conditions and damaging
  winds today.

- 2) Near-Blizzard conditions expected in the Alleghenies
  through this morning.

- 3) A warming trend is expected by early next week, with a
  chance for mixed wintry precipitation on Wednesday, and again
  late in the week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...Dangerous, life-threatening cold conditions and
damaging winds today.

Confidence remains high for dangerous and life-threatening wind
gusts and wind chills beginning early this morning and
persisting through Sunday morning across the entire forecast
area. Extreme Cold Warnings and Cold Weather Advisories are in
place across the entire forecast area from tonight through
Sunday morning.

A strong low pressure system located offshore paired with arctic
high pressure moving in from Canada will yield a tight pressure
gradient over the forecast area today into Sunday morning.
Additionally, a low level jet intensifying over the forecast
area Saturday morning allows stronger winds aloft to mix to the
surface.

As of 1AM, the arctic front is pushing across the forecast area
just west of the I-81 corridor. As the front tracks further
southeast across the forecast area through daybreak today, winds
are going to rapidly increase from 5-10 mph to gusting 30-40
mph in tens of minutes, with gusts of 50-60 mph mixed in there.
Wind gusts then remain steady at 45-55 mph through this
evening, with embedded gusts of 60-70 mph at times (higher gusts
possible in the mountains). The High Wind Warnings and Wind
Advisories remain in effect through this evening for the entire
area.

Wind chills are forecast to crash below zero as the arctic front
passes through this morning, and remain below zero through at
least late Sunday morning. For the Alleghenies and Blue Ridge
wind chills bottom out between -20F to -30F, and possibly as
cold as -40F at Spruce Knob. Elsewhere, wind chills as low as
-10F to -20F are expected.

This is only the second Extreme Cold Warning (along with its
predecessor - Wind Chill Warning) issued for the immediate DC
and Baltimore metro areas (as far back as WWA records go). The
current forecast has between 24-30 hours of wind chills below
zero over most of the area from early this morning to Sunday
late morning. It has been over 30 years since this area has
observed this long a period of sub-zero wind chills, last
occurring on January 15-16, 1994 (when wind chills below zero
lasted upwards of 30-36 hours).

Cannot stress enough the impact these wind chills and strong to
damaging winds will have. Tree and powerlines damage is
possible. Any power outages might last several days as crews
will not be able to repair infrastructure until winds and wind
chills decrease on Sunday. Anyone without proper clothing will
be at risk of frostbite in as little as 30 minutes, with less
time in the mountains where lower wind chills are expected.

KEY MESSAGE 2...Near-Blizzard conditions expected in the
Alleghenies late this morning through Saturday morning

Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories remain in
effect for the Allegheny Front. Snow squalls are possible with
the front overnight further east along the arctic front. As of
1AM, the arctic front is tracking west of the I-81 corridor with
gusty winds and snow showers along it. We are continuing to
monitor the threat for snow squalls along the front as it pushes
across the forecast area. Recently, reduced visibilities and
convective snow showers have been observed further north along
I-70. In addition to accumulating snowfall, gusty northwest
winds as high as 50 to 60 mph will result in blowing and
drifting snow. This will yield reduced visibilities as low as
1/4 mile across roadways. The snow squally threat remains along
and west of the Blue Ridge although cannot rule out snow
streamers further east. Have included flurries to accommodate
this threat.

When/where the snow and wind overlap there will be near-
blizzard conditions, and after the snow falls blowing snow
remains a big issue heading into Saturday. Travel disruptions
are likely along I-68/US-40 west of Frostburg, MD, US-219 from
the PA/MD line south to the WV line, US-48 west of Moorefield,
WV, US-33/WV-28 west of Franklin, WV, and US-250 west of
Monterey, VA.

KEY MESSAGE 3...A warming trend is expected by early next week, with
a chance for mixed wintry precipitation on Wednesday, and again late
in the week.

In the wake of another Arctic outbreak, much milder weather returns
to the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. As a longwave trough exits
into the Atlantic Ocean, heights begin to build along the Eastern
Seaboard. Westerly warm advection within the 850-700 mb layer will
actually carry 850-mb temperatures above freezing for the first time
in quite a while. Although forecast soundings do not show a fully
mixed atmosphere down to the surface, this will at least contribute
to a period of milder conditions. For both Tuesday and Wednesday,
the warmest spots are forecast to be across the Shenandoah Valley
westward to the Allegheny Mountain valleys, as well as across
central Virginia. Expect highs in the low/mid 50s which should
contribute to some snow/ice pack melt. For locations north of I-
66/U.S. 50, widespread 40s are more likely. Beyond mid-week,
temperatures do drop off some ahead of a weather maker looming later
next week.

As a frontal system tracks toward the area mid-week, some of this
could begin as a wintry mix late Tuesday into Wednesday morning.
With residual low-level cold air in place and that mentioned warmer
aloft in the 850-700 mb layer, this would likely feature some
freezing rain and/or sleet component. However, as mentioned, this
will depend on whether surface temperatures can stay below freezing
or not. Eventually temperatures gradually warm through the morning
which would shift precipitation over to an all-rain event. Looking
further ahead, a strong system looks to impact the region by late
next week. Uncertainty in track, forecast temperatures, and
precipitation amounts all are noted. Thus, confidence is low this
far out in time.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
A strong arctic front is pushing across the forecast area as of
1AM this morning, bringing snow showers and very gusty
northwest winds both with the front and in its wake. Terminals
across the forecast area can expect an abrupt shift to northwest
while increasing rapidly. Northwest gusts between 40-50kt are
expected throughout the day with gusts exceeding 50kts possible.
Winds gradually decrease this afternoon and into the overnight,
although gusts between 25-35kts continue overnight.

Northwest winds continue to diminish on Sunday, gusting 15 to
25 knots in the morning before gusting around 15 knots in the
afternoon. Winds become light Sunday night, blowing 5-10 knots
and remain light on Monday. Otherwise, VFR conditions are
expected across all terminals.

VFR conditions are likely for much of Tuesday with light southerly
winds. Some restrictions are possible into Tuesday night and
portions of Wednesday as precipitation overspreads the area
terminals. This could even begin as a light freezing rain or sleet
mix before shifting to rain as the surface warms above freezing.
Improvements are expected later on Wednesday as precipitation exits
behind the frontal system. Winds shift to northwesterly in the wake
with gusts up to 15 to 20 knots.

&&

.MARINE...
A  strong arctic front is pushing across the forecast area as of
1AM this morning, bringing very gusty northwest winds. Winds
are expected to abruptly shift to northwest while increasing
rapidly. A Gale Warning is in effect until 6 AM when a Storm
Warning goes into effect across the waters. The Storm Warning
remains in effect until 6 PM with additional Gale Warnings
likely needed this evening and into the overnight. Winds
diminish to Small Craft Advisory criteria on Sunday. On Monday,
winds diminish further and remain below Small Craft Advisory
criteria throughout the day.

Overall wind fields should stay below advisory levels for both
Tuesday and Wednesday. Southerly winds will gust to around 5 to 10
knots before a frontal system shifts winds over to northwesterly by
Wednesday. The mild air on top of the cold/icy waters will keep
sharp temperature inversions in place which would limit overall
mixing potential. Along and behind this cold front, gusts up to 15
knots or so are possible.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Blowout tides are expected this weekend as strong northwest
winds push water down the bay. Low Water Advisories have been
issued from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. Water
levels are forecast to drop to -2FT MLLW north of the Bay Bridge
and in the upper tidal Potomac River, with -1 FT MLLW
elsewhere.

&&

.LWX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
DC...Extreme Cold Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 10 AM EST
     Sunday for DCZ001.
     High Wind Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM EST
     this evening for DCZ001.
MD...Gale Warning until 6 AM EST early this morning for MDZ008.
     Extreme Cold Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 10 AM EST
     Sunday for MDZ003>006-008-011-013-014-018-501>510.
     High Wind Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM EST
     this evening for MDZ003>006-008-011-013-014-016>018-
     502>508.
     Storm Warning from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening
     for MDZ008.
     Low Water Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST
     Sunday for MDZ008.
     Cold Weather Advisory from 4 AM early this morning to 10 AM
     EST Sunday for MDZ016-017.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for MDZ501.
     High Wind Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for MDZ501-510.
     Winter Storm Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for MDZ509-
     510.
     Wind Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for MDZ509.
VA...Extreme Cold Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 10 AM EST
     Sunday for VAZ025>031-053-054-501-503>508-526-527.
     High Wind Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM EST
     this evening for VAZ025>031-053-054-501-504>506-526-527.
     Cold Weather Advisory from 4 AM early this morning to 10 AM
     EST Sunday for VAZ036>040-050-051-055>057-502.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for VAZ503.
     High Wind Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for VAZ503-507-
     508.
     Wind Advisory from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM EST this
     evening for VAZ036>040-050-051-055>057-502.
WV...Extreme Cold Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 10 AM EST
     Sunday for WVZ050>053-055-501>506.
     High Wind Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM EST
     this evening for WVZ050>053-055-502-504-506.
     Winter Weather Advisory until 7 AM EST this morning for WVZ503.
     High Wind Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for WVZ501-503-
     505.
     Winter Storm Warning until 7 AM EST this morning for WVZ501-
     505.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 6 AM EST early this morning for ANZ530>543.
     Extreme Cold Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 10 AM EST
     Sunday for ANZ530.
     High Wind Warning from 4 AM early this morning to 7 PM EST
     this evening for ANZ530.
     Storm Warning from 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening
     for ANZ530>543.
     Low Water Advisory from 1 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST
     Sunday for ANZ530-531-535-536-538-539.
     Freezing Spray Advisory from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM EST
     Sunday for ANZ532-533-542.
     Low Water Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Sunday
     for ANZ532>534-537-540>543.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning from 6 AM this morning to 6 AM
     EST Sunday for ANZ534-537-543.

&&

DISCUSSION...AVS/BRO/KRR
AVIATION...AVS/BRO
MARINE...AVS/BRO

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
414 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ008-011-013-014-016>018-504-506-508-
VAZ053>057-527-072115-
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-
Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St. Marys-Calvert-
Central and Southeast Montgomery-Central and Southeast Howard-
Southeast Harford-Fairfax-Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-
Stafford-Spotsylvania-King George-
Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
414 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Maryland portion of the
Chesapeake Bay, Tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through
central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

An Arctic front may bring snow showers and some light
accumulating snow tonight.

Dangerously cold wind chills are expected. An Extreme Cold
Warning goes into effect late tonight for the Washington DC and
Baltimore Metro areas to northeast Maryland. Cold Weather
Advisories are in effect elsewhere for the same time period.

High Wind Warnings are in effect beginning late tonight for the
majority of the I-95 corridor and eastward. Wind Advisories are in
effect for Stafford and King George Counties beginning late
tonight.

A Gale Warning is in effect beginning at 2AM tonight across the
waters.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Dangerously cold wind chills continue. An Extreme Cold Warning
remains in effect through Sunday morning for the Washington DC
and Baltimore Metro areas to northeast Maryland. Cold Weather
Advisories are in effect elsewhere for the same time period.

High Wind Warnings remain in effect through Saturday evening for the
majority of the I-95 corridor and eastward. Wind Advisories are
in effect for Stafford and King George Counties through Saturday
evening. Elsewhere, strong winds could result in scattered
instances of wind damage and power outages early Saturday morning
through Saturday evening.

A Storm Warning is in effect beginning Saturday morning through
Saturday evening. Gale force gusts are possible through Sunday
morning.

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect beginning Saturday
morning through Saturday night for the waters around southern
Maryland, with Freezing Spray Advisories north to Sandy Point
Saturday and Saturday night.

Low Water Advisories are in effect for well below normal tides
from Saturday afternoon and evening through Sunday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-072115-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
414 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

An Arctic front may bring snow showers and some light
accumulating snow tonight.

Dangerous wind chills are expected. An Extreme Cold Warning goes
into effect late tonight for the northwest suburbs of Washington
DC and Baltimore metro areas, and along and west of the Blue
Ridge. Cold Weather Advisories are in effect elsewhere for the
same time period.

A High Wind Warning is in effect for most of the area beginning
late tonight. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the rest of the
area east of the Blue Ridge and south of I-66 beginning late
tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Dangerous wind chills continue. An Extreme Cold Warning remains in
effect through Sunday morning for the northwest suburbs of
Washington DC and Baltimore metro areas, and the Blue Ridge. Cold
Weather Advisories remain in effect elsewhere for the same time
period.

A High Wind Warning remains in effect for most of the area
through Saturday evening. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for
the rest of the area east of the Blue Ridge and south of I-66
through Saturday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

MDZ501-502-509-510-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-072115-
Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland-
Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-
Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton-
414 PM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Garrett, western Grant,
and western Pendleton Counties from this morning through tonight.
Heavy snow and strong wind gusts will result in blowing and
drifting snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. East of the
Allegheny Front, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for
extreme western Allegany, western Mineral, and western Highland
Counties where a little less but still impactful snow is expected.

Dangerous wind chills expected. An Extreme Cold Warning is in
effect beginning late tonight for the Allegheny Mountains. A Cold
Weather Advisory is in effect beginning late tonight further east.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for western Garrett county beginning
late tonight. Elsewhere, High Wind Warnings are in effect
beginning late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Dangerous wind chills continue. An Extreme Cold Warning remains
in effect through Saturday night for the Allegheny Mountains. A
Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect through Saturday night
further east.

A Wind Advisory remains in effect for western Garrett county
through Saturday evening. Elsewhere, High Wind Warnings remain in
effect through Saturday evening.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
130 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

MDZ003>005-503>505-VAZ026>031-040-501-505>507-526-WVZ050>053-055-501-
502-505-506-070730-
Carroll-Washington-Northwest Howard-Northwest
Montgomery-Frederick-Central and Southeast
Montgomery-Page-Frederick-Northwest Prince William-Northern Virginia
Blue Ridge-Northern Fauquier-Warren-Shenandoah-Western
Loudoun-Rockingham-Rappahannock-Eastern Loudoun-Clarke-Western
Grant-Berkeley-Eastern Grant-Hardy-Western
Pendleton-Hampshire-Jefferson-Morgan-Eastern Pendleton-
130 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT EASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IN NORTH
CENTRAL MARYLAND...NORTHWESTERN HOWARD AND NORTHWESTERN MONTGOMERY
COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MARYLAND...FREDERICK AND CARROLL COUNTIES IN
NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND...LOUDOUN COUNTY IN NORTHERN
VIRGINIA...SHENANDOAH...FREDERICK AND NORTHERN RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES
IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...NORTHWESTERN FAUQUIER AND NORTHWESTERN
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA...NORTHWESTERN
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY IN WESTERN VIRGINIA...WARREN...CLARKE AND NORTHERN
PAGE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...JEFFERSON COUNTY IN THE
PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA...SOUTHEASTERN GRANT COUNTY IN EASTERN
WEST VIRGINIA...SOUTH CENTRAL MORGAN COUNTY IN THE PANHANDLE OF WEST
VIRGINIA...NORTHEASTERN PENDLETON AND HARDY COUNTIES IN EASTERN WEST
VIRGINIA...BERKELEY COUNTY IN THE PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA AND
SOUTHERN HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA AND THE CITY OF
WINCHESTER...

At 128 AM EST, snow showers were located along a line extending from
near Wolfsville to near Moorefield. Movement was southeast at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these snow showers along
with a quick coating to locally half inch or snow.

Locations impacted include...
Germantown, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Leesburg, Hagerstown,
Winchester, South Riding, Westminster, Martinsburg, Damascus, Front
Royal, Broadlands, Lansdowne, Lowes Island, Brambleton, Warrenton,
Strasburg, Thurmont, Charles Town, and Woodstock.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 70 in Maryland between mile markers 24 and 74.
 Interstate 81 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 8.
 Interstate 270 in Maryland between mile markers 13 and 32.

Use extra caution if you must travel into or through these snow
showers. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads are
likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until the snow
showers pass your location.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

&&

LAT...LON 3972 7679 3919 7716 3913 7729 3880 7760
      3874 7777 3857 7898 3884 7933 3912 7919
      3972 7760
TIME...MOT...LOC 0628Z 333DEG 28KT 3956 7751 3904 7904

Belak

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
148 AM EST Sat Feb 07 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0100 AM     Snow             4 WNW Mount Savage      39.71N  78.95W
02/07/2026  M2.0 inch        Garrett            MD   Trained Spotter

&&

Event Number LWX2602870

BELAK

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
214 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

DCZ001-MDZ003>006-008-011-013-014-016-503>508-VAZ026>031-039-040-051-
053>055-501-502-505>507-526-527-WVZ050-052-053-055-502-506-070800-
District of Columbia-Southern Baltimore-Carroll-Charles-Southeast
Harford-Washington-Northwest Howard-Prince Georges-Central and
Southeast Howard-Northwest Montgomery-Frederick-Northern
Baltimore-Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast
Montgomery-Cecil-Northwest
Harford-Page-Fairfax-Culpeper-Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria-Frederick-Northwest Prince William-Northern
Virginia Blue Ridge-Northern
Fauquier-Warren-Shenandoah-Madison-Western
Loudoun-Rockingham-Rappahannock-Eastern
Loudoun-Stafford-Clarke-Southern Fauquier-Central and Southeast
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Berkeley-Eastern
Grant-Hardy-Hampshire-Jefferson-Eastern Pendleton-
214 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...A SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA...SOUTHEASTERN WASHINGTON COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL
MARYLAND...BALTIMORE COUNTY IN NORTHERN MARYLAND...CARROLL COUNTY IN
NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND... NORTHWESTERN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY IN
CENTRAL MARYLAND...NORTHWESTERN CHARLES COUNTY IN SOUTHERN
MARYLAND...HOWARD AND MONTGOMERY COUNTIES IN CENTRAL
MARYLAND...FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTH CENTRAL MARYLAND... CENTRAL
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY IN CENTRAL MARYLAND...HARFORD COUNTY IN
NORTHERN MARYLAND...NORTHWESTERN CECIL COUNTY IN NORTHEASTERN
MARYLAND...SHENANDOAH AND RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN
VIRGINIA...FAUQUIER COUNTY IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA...NORTHERN MADISON
COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...ARLINGTON COUNTY IN NORTHERN
VIRGINIA...CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM COUNTY IN WESTERN VIRGINIA...PAGE
COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN VIRGINIA...LOUDOUN AND NORTHWESTERN STAFFORD
COUNTIES IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA...FREDERICK COUNTY IN NORTHWESTERN
VIRGINIA...FAIRFAX...CENTRAL CULPEPER AND PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTIES IN
NORTHERN VIRGINIA...WARREN AND CLARKE COUNTIES IN NORTHWESTERN
VIRGINIA...NORTH CENTRAL GREENE COUNTY IN CENTRAL VIRGINIA...
SOUTHEASTERN GRANT AND SOUTHERN HARDY COUNTIES IN EASTERN WEST
VIRGINIA...SOUTHEASTERN BERKELEY AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES IN THE
PANHANDLE OF WEST VIRGINIA...NORTHEASTERN PENDLETON AND SOUTHEASTERN
HAMPSHIRE COUNTIES IN EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA...BALTIMORE CITY...THE
CITY OF MANASSAS PARK...THE CITY OF MANASSAS...THE CITY OF
FAIRFAX... THE CITY OF WINCHESTER...THE CITY OF FALLS CHURCH AND THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA...

At 211 AM EST, snow showers were located along a line extending from
near Railroad to near Haymarket to 7 miles northeast of Brandywine.
Movement was southeast at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these snow showers along
with a quick coating to locally half inch or snow.

Locations impacted include...
Baltimore, Arlington, Alexandria, Columbia, Germantown, Centreville,
Waldorf, Dale City, Frederick, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg,
Reston, Bowie, Severn, Leesburg, Annandale, Clinton, Olney, and
Pikesville.

This includes the following highways...
 Route 1 in Maryland between mile markers 8 and 4.
 Interstate 70 in Maryland between mile markers 35 and 93.
 Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 2 and 52, and between
mile markers 54 and 90.
 Interstate 270 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 32.

Use extra caution if you must travel into or through these dangerous
snow showers. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick
roads are likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel
until the squall passes your location.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

&&

LAT...LON 3920 7644 3927 7662 3927 7663 3855 7700
      3853 7725 3869 7701 3881 7701 3881 7703
      3885 7702 3889 7706 3872 7704 3853 7729
      3839 7874 3885 7928 3933 7806 3972 7745
      3972 7598
TIME...MOT...LOC 0711Z 304DEG 41KT 3970 7678 3885 7756 3870 7915

AVS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
251 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

DCZ001-MDZ005-006-011-013-014-016>018-503>506-VAZ026-027-029-030-
037>040-050-051-053>057-501-502-505>507-526-527-070815-
District of Columbia-Calvert-Southern Baltimore-Carroll-Charles-St.
Marys-Northwest Howard-Prince Georges-Central and Southeast
Howard-Northwest Montgomery-Northern Baltimore-Anne Arundel-Central
and Southeast Montgomery-Greene-Page-Fairfax-Culpeper-Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria-Northwest Prince William-Northern Virginia Blue
Ridge-Northern Fauquier-King George-Warren-Shenandoah-Madison-Western
Loudoun-Rockingham-Rappahannock-Eastern
Loudoun-Stafford-Spotsylvania-Albemarle-Orange-Southern
Fauquier-Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
251 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...NORTHWESTERN
ST. MARYS...NORTHWESTERN CALVERT...SOUTHERN BALTIMORE...SOUTHEASTERN
CARROLL...ANNE ARUNDEL...CHARLES...HOWARD...MONTGOMERY...PRINCE
GEORGES...SOUTHWESTERN SHENANDOAH...ORANGE...RAPPAHANNOCK...
FAUQUIER...MADISON...ARLINGTON...EAST CENTRAL ROCKINGHAM...PAGE...
NORTHERN SPOTSYLVANIA...SOUTHEASTERN LOUDOUN...STAFFORD...FAIRFAX...
CULPEPER...PRINCE WILLIAM...CENTRAL KING GEORGE...SOUTH CENTRAL
WARREN...NORTHEASTERN ALBEMARLE...AND CENTRAL GREENE COUNTIES...
BALTIMORE CITY...THE CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG...THE CITY OF MANASSAS
PARK...THE CITY OF MANASSAS...THE CITY OF FAIRFAX...THE CITY OF
FALLS CHURCH AND THE WESTERN CITY OF ALEXANDRIA...

At 249 AM EST, snow showers were located along a line extending from
near Conowingo to near Severna Park to 10 miles northwest of
Stafford to Shenandoah. Movement was southeast at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these snow showers.

Locations impacted include...
Baltimore, Arlington, Alexandria, Stafford, Columbia, Germantown,
Centreville, Waldorf, Dale City, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg,
Reston, Bowie, Severn, Leesburg, Annandale, Annapolis, Clinton, and
Olney.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 70 in Maryland between mile markers 68 and 93.
 Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 62.
 Interstate 97 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 8.
 Interstate 270 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 21.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

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LAT...LON 3931 7637 3920 7644 3927 7663 3902 7639
      3887 7651 3857 7651 3833 7696 3844 7702
      3838 7724 3870 7701 3889 7704 3838 7731
      3834 7727 3830 7702 3826 7708 3809 7829
      3863 7879 3896 7778 3947 7701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0749Z 302DEG 38KT 3966 7622 3905 7657 3851 7756 3848
7859

AVS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
324 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

DCZ001-MDZ013-014-016>018-504-506-VAZ026-029-037>040-050-051-053>057-
502-507-508-527-070900-
District of Columbia-Calvert-Charles-St. Marys-Prince Georges-Central
and Southeast Howard-Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast
Montgomery-Greene-Page-Fairfax-Culpeper-Arlington/Falls
Church/Alexandria-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-King
George-Madison-Rockingham-Rappahannock-Central Virginia Blue
Ridge-Stafford-Spotsylvania-Albemarle-Orange-Southern
Fauquier-Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
324 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA...ST. MARYS...
CALVERT...ANNE ARUNDEL...CHARLES...SOUTHEASTERN
HOWARD...SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY...PRINCE GEORGES...ORANGE...SOUTH
CENTRAL RAPPAHANNOCK... SOUTHEASTERN
FAUQUIER...MADISON...SOUTHEASTERN ARLINGTON... SOUTHEASTERN
ROCKINGHAM...SOUTH CENTRAL PAGE...SPOTSYLVANIA...
STAFFORD...SOUTHERN FAIRFAX...CULPEPER...PRINCE WILLIAM...NORTHERN
KING GEORGE...NORTHEASTERN ALBEMARLE...AND GREENE COUNTIES...THE
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG...THE CITY OF MANASSAS PARK...THE CITY OF
MANASSAS...THE EASTERN CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE AND THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA...

At 323 AM EST, snow showers were located along a line extending from
near Pasadena to near Hallowing Point to near Fredericksburg to near
Free Union. Movement was southeast at 45 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these snow showers.

Locations impacted include...
Arlington, Alexandria, Stafford, Columbia, Waldorf, Dale City, Bowie,
Severn, Charlottesville, Annandale, Annapolis, Clinton, Springfield,
College Park, Crofton, Fredericksburg, Fort Washington, Greenbelt,
Langley Park, and Beltsville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 42.
 Interstate 97 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 8.

Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this dangerous
snow squall. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads
are likely to lead to accidents. Consider delaying travel until the
squall passes your location.

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LAT...LON 3843 7881 3887 7710 3924 7685 3902 7639
      3871 7653 3832 7642 3832 7645 3841 7655
      3839 7656 3815 7633 3812 7648 3844 7702
      3838 7725 3886 7703 3889 7706 3824 7731
      3799 7764 3815 7810 3792 7838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0823Z 315DEG 38KT 3919 7657 3854 7668 3831 7755 3823
7860

AVS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
354 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

MDZ013-014-016>018-VAZ037>039-050-051-053-055>057-502-507-527-070930-
Calvert-Prince Georges-Charles-Anne Arundel-St.
Marys-Greene-Madison-Fairfax-Culpeper-Stafford-Spotsylvania-
Albemarle-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Orange-Southern Fauquier-King
George-Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
354 AM EST Sat Feb 7 2026

...SNOW SHOWERS WILL AFFECT ST. MARYS...CALVERT...SOUTHERN PRINCE
GEORGES...SOUTHEASTERN ANNE ARUNDEL...CHARLES...STAFFORD...ORANGE...
SOUTHEASTERN FAIRFAX...SOUTHEASTERN FAUQUIER...SOUTHERN CULPEPER...
SOUTHEASTERN PRINCE WILLIAM...SOUTHERN MADISON...KING GEORGE...
NORTHEASTERN ALBEMARLE...GREENE AND SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTIES AND THE
CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG...

At 354 AM EST, snow showers were located along a line extending from
7 miles south of Tilghman Island to near Newland to 7 miles west of
Boswells Tavern. Movement was southeast at 40 mph.

Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with these snow showers.

Locations impacted include...
Stafford, Waldorf, Bowie, Annapolis, Clinton, Crofton,
Fredericksburg, Fort Washington, Lexington Park, Largo, La Plata,
Mayo, Shady Side, Chesapeake Beach, Deale, Naval Academy, Orange,
King George, Leonardtown, and Dahlgren.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 95 in Maryland near mile marker 10.
 Interstate 97 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and 8.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.

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LAT...LON 3844 7704 3839 7731 3837 7701 3814 7707
      3825 7735 3799 7766 3815 7810 3796 7834
      3831 7865 3856 7726 3840 7731 3840 7730
      3909 7662 3903 7640 3902 7639 3832 7645
      3841 7655 3840 7655 3839 7656 3804 7632
TIME...MOT...LOC 0854Z 319DEG 36KT 3865 7631 3809 7692 3805 7832

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