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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-06T12:36:18.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Snow showers threaten the Washington, D.C., region Friday afternoon and evening as dangerously cold air settles in for the weekend.\n\nFOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says temperatures will start the day in the teens and 20s under mostly cloudy skies and light winds. Clouds will thicken through the afternoon, with scattered snow showers developing any time after 3 p.m. Not everyone will see flakes, but some spots could pick up a light coating.\n\nThe snow may create slick conditions and slowdowns during the Friday evening commute. The system is quick‑moving and should exit the region between 11 p.m. and midnight.\n\nThe incoming Arctic blast has prompted a Cold Weather Advisory and a High Wind Warning for D.C., much of Maryland, and northern Virginia. Wind chills could drop as low as 15 below zero, and gusts up to 60 mph are possible.\n\nThe National Weather Service warns that strong winds could cause scattered damage and power outages from early Saturday morning through Saturday evening. The dangerously low wind chills could lead to hypothermia if proper precautions aren’t taken.\n\nHighs will struggle to reach 20 degrees Saturday, but it will feel well below zero with the wind. Conditions improve slightly on Sunday, though temperatures will remain in the low 20s.\n\nA gradual warmup arrives next week, with several days in the 40s expected.\n\n## HIGH WIND WARNING\n\n  * From: 4 AM EST Saturday\n  * To: 7 PM EST Saturday\n\n\n\nWhat\n\n  * Northwest winds 20–30 mph\n  * Wind gusts up to 60 mph\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n  * Portions of Washington, DC\n  * Central and Southern Maryland\n  * Northern Virginia\n\n\n\nImpacts\n\n  * Trees and power lines may be blown down\n  * Widespread power outages expected\n  * Travel will be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles\n\n\n\nAdditional Details\n\n  * Wind chills will remain at or below zero during the day Saturday due to strong winds and cold temperatures\n\n\n\nPrecautionary / Preparedness Actions\n\n  * Stay in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm\n  * Avoid windows\n  * Watch for falling debris and tree limbs\n  * Use extra caution while driving\n\n\n\n## COLD WEATHER ADVISORY\n\n  * From: 4 AM EST Saturday\n  * To: 10 AM EST Sunday\n\n\n\nWhat\n\n  * Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero\n\n\n\nWhere\n\n  * Portions of Washington, DC\n  * Central and Southern Maryland\n  * Northern Virginia\n\n\n\nImpacts\n\n  * Wind chills as low as 15 below zero may cause hypothermia if proper precautions are not taken\n\n\n\nAdditional Details\n\n  * Wind chills will stay at or below zero through Saturday due to cold temperatures and wind\n\n\n\nPrecautionary / Preparedness Actions\n\n  * Limit time outdoors and use caution when traveling outside\n  * Wear warm layers, including a hat and gloves\n  * Keep pets indoors as much as possible\n  * Ensure outdoor animals have warm, dry shelter, adequate food, and unfrozen water\n\n",
  "title": "DC weather: Scattered snow showers Friday evening; dangerous cold and high winds hit this weekend"
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