Wintry mix, strong winds move into the DC area, causing already bitterly cold temperatures to plummet

Wintry mix, strong winds move into the DC area, causing already bitterly cold temperatures to plummet

A cold front moving through the D.C. area could bring a wintry mix and whipping winds while dropping teeth-chattering temperatures even further.

A cold front moving through the D.C. area could bring a wintry mix and whipping winds while dropping recent teeth-chattering temperatures even further. Here’s what you need to know:

Parts of the DC area will see rain, a wintry mix or even light snow along with strong winds on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, a wind advisory is in effect for the D.C. region until 6 p.m., with the possibility of broken tree limbs and power outages.

According to information, a cold front is moving through the region from the northwest, with clouds becoming thicker on Thursday morning and temperatures between 30 and 40 degrees 7News First Alert Senior Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff.

“This cold front is approaching our area and there’s just so much colder air above it, even though we’re above freezing on the surface, there’s some snowflakes mixing in with some raindrops, and that’s going to be the case through the next few hours.” here,” said van de Graaff.



Snow is not expected to continue in the Washington region, but van de Graaff said, “Flakes still get people excited.” Roads will be wet for commuters on Thursday morning and while driving to work there will be a few short snow showers.

“So just keep both hands on the steering wheel,” advised van de Graaff.

The winds are the bigger story in the DC area. A wind advisory is in effect from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. as gusts of up to 55 mph are possible through Thursday afternoon. These gusts will make it feel much colder – wind chills will reach the 20s in the District and into the teens further out west.

“It will be quite stormy and although it is mild or above freezing this morning, temperatures will drop until the afternoon and then it will only get colder,” van de Graaff said.

The National Weather Service warned that strong winds could down tree branches or knock out power. Anything that could be blown outside should be pinned down or brought indoors.

A blizzard warning is in effect for regions far west of D.C. in the mountains, with between 3 and 7 inches of snowfall and wind gusts up to 60 mph expected, according to the weather service.

7News First Alert Forecast

THURSDAY:
WIND WARNING
There will be rain/snow showers early in the morning, becoming partly sunny in the afternoon and windy throughout the day
Heights: 40s (before the dawn)
Temperatures: 40s to 30s
Wind chill: 20s (Teenage West)
Winds: West 10-20, gusts up to 40+ mph

FRIDAY:
COLD ALERT
Mostly sunny, windy
Heights: 35-40
Winds: Northwest 10-20, gusts up to 30 mph
Even colder weather rounds out the work and school week. In many areas it can be difficult to reach the 40 degree high. Plan for cool winds in the teens in the morning and temperatures that will feel like 20 degrees in the afternoon with blustery northwest winds.

SATURDAY:
Partly sunny
Heights: 40-45
Winds: Southwest 10-15 mph
With partly cloudy skies, temperatures will remain below average on Saturday.

SUNDAY:
Partly sunny
Heights: 55-60
Winds: South 5-10 mph
Milder air will finally arrive on Sunday with maximum temperatures well over 50 degrees in most parts of the city. Mild temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees return on Monday and Tuesday.

Current conditions

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