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DC Area Weather Alert: Freeze Warnings, Lows Near 28 Oct 18-19
Washington, DC – Residents across portions of Virginia, Maryland and the Washington metropolitan area face another cold night Sunday, with freeze warnings and frost advisories issued as temperatures d
By Wesley Grant · 2026-10-18T20:50:38.117Z
Washington, DC – Residents across portions of Virginia, Maryland and the Washington metropolitan area face another cold night Sunday, with freeze warnings and frost advisories issued as temperatures drop into the upper 20s and 30s by Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, frost advisories and freeze warnings have been issued for areas where the growing season remains active, with the coldest conditions expected away from the Chesapeake Bay.
Temperatures Could Fall Into the Upper 20s Forecast lows for Sunday night into Monday, October 19, include:
Oakland, MD: 27 degrees Petersburg, WV: 28 degrees Franklin, WV: 28 degrees Staunton, VA: 28 degrees Harrisonburg, VA: 32 degrees Winchester, VA: 33 degrees Warrenton, VA: 33 degrees Leesburg, VA: 33 degrees The coldest readings are expected in western valleys and sheltered locations, where temperatures could fall below freezing.
Washington and Baltimore Stay Warmer Temperatures closer to major metropolitan areas and the Chesapeake Bay are forecast to remain somewhat warmer.
Washington, D.C., is expected to reach an overnight low near 43 degrees, while Baltimore could remain around 46 degrees.
Fredericksburg, Virginia, is forecast near 38 degrees, with Westminster, Maryland, around 36 degrees.
Despite these warmer readings, nearby rural and low lying communities may experience colder conditions.
Protect Sensitive Plants Overnight Freezing temperatures can damage or kill sensitive vegetation, particularly where the growing season has not officially ended.
Residents in affected advisory and warning areas should consider covering vulnerable outdoor plants or moving potted vegetation indoors before temperatures fall.
The cold weather is expected to be short lived.
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies Monday, with afternoon temperatures returning to the 60s across much of the region.
Residents should check their specific location for active frost advisories or freeze warnings, as conditions and alert boundaries vary considerably across the region.