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Winter Storm Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Sun 01/25/2026 07:52 PM EST

End Time

Mon 01/26/2026 04:00 AM EST

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 752 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...A light wintry mix will come to an end over the next couple of hours. Minimal additional accumulations of sleet and ice are expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be nearly impossible overnight, and the Monday morning commute will be very treacherous due to ongoing cold conditions and lingering sleet and snow packed roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Technical Header

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