A potential winter storm remains on the table for this weekend across much of Maryland and Northern Virginia, but exactly what that looks like is still very much up in the air.
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The National Weather Service (NWS) warned Saturday morning that dangerous cold and powerful winds would continue across most of Maryland and Northern Virginia, with life-threatening conditions expected to last through Sunday morning.
Extreme cold warnings have expanded to include the Shenandoah Valley, the eastern West Virginia panhandle, and north-central Maryland as a strong Arctic cold front moves through. Almost all of Maryland and Northern Virginia are now included.
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Update: The Extreme Cold Warning now includes all of Montgomery County
The National Weather Service (NWS) says an Extreme Cold Warning and High Wind Warning remain in effect across parts of central Maryland through the weekend, bringing dangerously cold wind chills and potentially damaging winds.
Some light snow is possible Friday evening into Friday night, with up to a half inch possible across parts of Maryland and Virginia. More importantly, dangerously cold air will follow.
An Extreme Cold Watch has been issued for the region by the National Weather Service (NWS) with dangerously cold conditions expected from late Friday night through Sunday morning.
Another round of light snow and increasing winds is expected late Friday into early Saturday as a strong Arctic front moves through much of Maryland and northern Virginia, according to the National Weather Service.
Montgomery County Public Schools announced a Code Green for Thursday, February 5, meaning all schools and offices will open on time. Before and after school childcare programs, as well as Community Use activities, will operate as scheduled.
The National Weather Service shared an updated forecast indicating that snow is expected to move into the region later this evening and continue through early Wednesday morning, potentially impacting the morning commute. A light coating of snow is possible for much of the area south of Interstate 70, with drivers urged to use extra caution during early travel.
Montgomery County Public Schools will operate on a Code Yellow two-hour delay on Wednesday, February 4, due to the potential for snow and hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute.
A Cold Emergency Alert has been extended for Montgomery County through Tuesday, February 10 at 12 pm, with wind chill values expected to remain below 20 degrees and conditions that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.