LIVE UPDATES: Dangerous cold, icy streets freeze DC after snowstorm
DC weather: Weekend storm threat targets DMV
On the heels of the recent snowstorm, the FOX 5 Weather Team is tracking another system that could impact the Washington, D.C. region this weekend.
WASHINGTON - Dangerous cold and hazardous ice is taking hold across the Washington, D.C. region on Tuesday as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that brought snow, sleet, flight cancellations and school closures.
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LIVE STORM UPDATES
1:45 p.m.: Snow plows making progress, VDOT says
1 p.m.: Operation Silver Shovel sign-up
Operation Silver Shovel is a rapid-response service designed to help seniors and residents with limited mobility safely clear exit paths, maintain access to emergency medical services (EMS), and support personal safety during snow events. APPLY HERE
12:45 p.m.: Metro updates amid winter snowstorm cleanup
12:15 p.m.: Updates to trash, recycling, and food waste collections.
10:30 a.m.: For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 18 below zero expected.
EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST WEDNESDAY
WHAT
- Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Coldest temperatures during overnight hours.
WHERE
- In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
WHEN
- Until 11 AM EST Wednesday.
IMPACTS
- The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
- Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you mustgo outside.
- Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
- Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, andunfrozen water.
9:45 a.m.: More cold and another storm threat!
As the Washington, D.C. region remains locked in a deep freeze this week, all eyes are shifting to a potential weekend coastal storm that could bring anything from light snow to more significant winter weather depending on its track.
DC weather: Weekend storm threat targets DMV
On the heels of the recent snowstorm, the FOX 5 Weather Team is tracking another system that could impact the Washington, D.C. region this weekend.
9:10 a.m.: Clear all snow and ice from your vehicle before heading out!
8:25 a.m.: Refreeze will be an ongoing issue this week!
7:35 a.m.: Dangerous wind chills - BUNDLE UP!
7 a.m.: Trouble on the roadways as bitter cold and ice make cleanup difficult
6:45 a.m.: Metro updates for Tuesday
6:25 a.m.: Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect
DC weather: Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect for portions of Washington, D.C., central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT
WHAT: For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 8 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 3 to 8 below zero expected.
WHERE: Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.
WHEN: For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Tuesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Tuesday to 11 AM EST Wednesday.
IMPACTS: The cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.
5:45 a.m.: Brutal cold with below 0 wind chills
5 a.m.: Communities are still digging out after the snowstorm
Snow‑covered streets stretch across the D.C. region as the area continues digging out from the weekend snowstorm.
Road Conditions Tuesday: Drivers urged to use caution as cleanup continues
Road crews are across the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia regions are continuing their cleanup efforts on Tuesday.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team and the National Weather Service.