The NWS office in Baltimore/Washington, D.C., said in Thursday's winter storm warning: "Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, especially on the ridges."

Generally, about 1 to 4 inches of snow is most probable across the D.C. area on Sunday, with the highest amounts north and west of the Beltway.

On Tuesday, the average temperature in the nation's capital was 28°F, a sharp 9.2°F colder than the five-year historical average.

About 1 to 4 inches is possible, although some areas could see a little more or less. A winter storm watch is in effect for the northern and western part of the region.

The unseasonably cold temperatures could impact preparations for inauguration events and create hazardous commuting conditions.

Washington D.C. begins with chill and overcast skies; NWS forecasts sunny days ahead with highs near 35°F and brisk winds.

Washington, D.C. continues to prepare for Donald Trump's inauguration with temperatures expected to remain near or below freezing over the weekend.

The Weather Channel and our meteorologists.The 2025 United States Presidential Inauguration is expected to be the coldest inauguration in 40 years for Washington, D.C., with a high in the upper teens to low 20s.

The Weather Channel started naming winter storms during the winter of 2012-2013. The National Weather Service does not name winter storms.

The weather forecast in Washington, D.C., calls for a high of 24. That's much colder than the predicted high of 70 at Trump's Florida estate.

The first significant snowfall of the season broke records across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region on Monday. Here’s a look at snow totals near you from the National Weather Service.

"The level and extensiveness of the frigid air may be tough to match the rest of the winter," forecasters warned.