Washington, D.C. – The DMV region is shifting back into a colder-than-normal pattern, as winter reasserts itself across Virginia, Maryland, and the District after a brief period of moderation earlier in February.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across the Mid-Atlantic are now favored to trend below seasonal averages, with colder air settling in and holding through the near term. Daytime highs will run lower than recent days, while overnight cold becomes more pronounced.
In Virginia, colder conditions will stretch from the mountains to the coast. Northern and central Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, and Richmond, are expected to see highs mainly in the 30s, with overnight lows dipping into the teens and 20s. Western and higher-elevation areas will feel the coldest impacts, with sharper overnight drops.
Maryland follows a similar trend, with Baltimore, Frederick, and the I-95 corridor slipping back below normal. Highs will struggle to climb much above freezing at times, while overnight lows fall into the teens inland and lower 20s closer to the Chesapeake Bay.
In Washington, D.C., daytime temperatures are expected to hover near the freezing mark, with colder mornings increasing the risk of refreezing on untreated surfaces. While widespread precipitation is not the main concern, black ice remains a threat during overnight and early morning hours.
Travel along major routes including I-95, I-66, I-270, and the Capital Beltway may be impacted during colder periods, particularly during the morning commute. Residents are urged to take winter precautions, including protecting pipes and allowing extra travel time. While this does not signal an extreme Arctic outbreak, it marks a clear return to sustained winter cold across the DMV, with additional advisories possible as February continues.
