Baltimore, Maryland – The Mid-Atlantic shifts into a dangerous cold pattern during the Feb 5–9 stretch, with well below-normal temperatures settling in across Maryland, Washington, D.C., northern Virginia, Delaware, and southern Pennsylvania. Subzero wind chills and frigid overnight lows will become the primary concern, even as snow and rain chances remain limited.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA outlooks, Arctic air will surge south and remain locked over the Mid-Atlantic, driving temperatures 10 to 20 degrees below seasonal averages. Overnight lows are expected to dip into the single digits and teens across much of the region, with colder pockets near or below zero inland. Along the I-95 corridor, brisk winds will push wind chills below zero at times, especially during the early morning hours.
In Baltimore, Washington, and surrounding suburbs, daytime highs are expected to struggle through the 20s, while untreated roads, bridges, and sidewalks may develop icy patches during the coldest periods. While widespread snow is not expected, the extended cold increases risks to exposed pipes, pets, and those without reliable heat.
The renewed Arctic surge comes after recent weeks in which nearly 100 temperature-related deaths have been reported across southern states, highlighting the dangers of prolonged cold exposure even outside typical winter hotspots. Emergency officials urge residents to limit time outdoors, dress in layers, use space heaters safely, and check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable populations.
The bitter cold is expected to persist through the period, with additional cold weather advisories or warnings likely as the Arctic air mass remains firmly in place.
