ANNANDALE, Va. – A bitter chill settled over the Mid-Atlantic before sunrise Tuesday, glazing windshields, browning lawns, and stiffening the breeze along I-95 and the tidal Potomac. The air felt crisp and sharp — the kind that turns breath to mist — as residents across northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., woke to their coldest morning of the season so far.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, a Freeze Warning remains in effect for several Maryland counties, including King George, Calvert, and St. Mary’s, through 9 a.m. Tuesday. Temperatures have fallen to near freezing across the metro corridor, ending the growing season for most areas. Meanwhile, Gale Warnings continue over the Chesapeake Bay and tidal Potomac, with gusts topping 35 mph near the Key Bridge.
Commuters should expect frosty windshields, slick ramps, and biting headwinds on exposed bridges. Layers, gloves, and a warm hat are recommended for anyone heading out before sunrise. The chill moderates later today as winds ease, but it remains brisk through the afternoon.
By Wednesday, the region rebounds under full sunshine, with highs nearing 55°F in D.C. and mid-50s in suburban Maryland. The late-week stretch turns pleasant — highs near 60°F by Friday — a welcome break before the next cold push expected closer to Thanksgiving week.
Residents planning early travel or outdoor chores should take advantage of this mid-November calm. After all, this week’s hard freeze is only a reminder: winter’s true punch is still ahead.
Five-Day Forecast for Annandale, VA:
Tue: 45/33 – Breezy; frosty early; clear and cold.
Wed: 58/38 – Sunny; lighter winds; mild afternoon.
Thu: 55/36 – Clear skies; calm breeze; crisp morning.
Fri: 59/34 – Partly sunny; warming trend begins.
Sat: 60/43 – Mostly sunny; pleasant late-fall day.
