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."
Washington D.C residents have been experiencing extreme cold in recent days, but forecasters say they can expect temperatures to warm up in the very near future.
A "combination of strong winds and very cold temperatures will result in dangerously cold wind chills," the National Weather Service said.
The National Weather Service reports moderately cold temperatures and mostly sunny skies in Washington D.C. with a warming trend ahead.
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.
A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday for Washington, D.C., and portions of Maryland, and northern Virginia.
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Washington, D.C. continues to prepare for Donald Trump's inauguration with temperatures expected to remain near or below freezing over the weekend.