Arctic cold continues grip on DC area
Bitter cold conditions continue across the D.C. region Sunday, as wind chills drop into the teens and even below zero early on.
Mostly cloudy and breezy conditions will keep temperatures locked in the 20s and cold weather alerts remain in effect through the morning. Winds will gradually ease later in the day, but highs stay well below freezing.
Skies will be mostly clear in the evening, setting up another chilly stretch with lows in the single digits and wind chills near zero. Northwest winds will be lighter, but temperatures remain extremely cold.
Expect a rebound in temperatures Monday as partly cloudy skies and light West winds move into the D.C. area, but 7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans said highs will reach around the freezing mark.
He said a more noticeable warmup will arrive Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid‑40s. Conditions return closer to normal for this time of year as melting continues.
Wednesday could be the warmest day of the week, as temperatures rise into the upper 40s near 50. Evans said more clouds than sun and the chance for evening showers are expected.
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FORECAST
TODAY: COLD ALERT: Mostly cloudy, breezy. Highs between 22 and 26, with a wind chill in the single digits and teens.
Winds: Northwest 5-15 mph, gusts: 25-30 mph
TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows between 5 and 15, with a wind chill in the single digits.
Winds: Northwest 5-10 mph
MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs between 29 and 33.
Winds: West 5 mph
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs between 40 and 45.
Winds: South 5 mph
WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy, evening showers. Highs between 45 and 50.
Winds: Northwest 10 mph