A massive winter storm is set to freeze DC this weekend: What to know

Published January 21, 2026 11:02am ET



Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area are set to receive an unusually high amount of snow this weekend, as a massive winter storm makes its way across the United States.

Several inches of snow and frigid temperatures are expected to hit the Beltway region, potentially lasting from Saturday through Monday. As the snowstorm materializes closer to the weekend, the weather forecast is subject to change.

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