Arctic air blasts D.C. area
The D.C. area is getting blasted with frigid air Friday morning.
Temperatures will feel like -5 to 5 degrees Friday morning, so be sure to limit your time outside.
Arctic air plunged in overnight and despite lots of sunshine, Friday will be brisk, breezy and bitterly cold. Highs will be in the upper 20s, but wind chills will make it feel like 10.
Temperatures slightly rebound for the start of the
holiday weekend before the next arctic front arrives on Valentine's Day evening. Once again some gusty winds will usher in some light snow that
could lead to a coasting in spots. If it lingers after dark, there could be some slick spots on roadways.
From Saturday evening through Sunday morning, a high wind watch will take effect for parts of the region.
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Brrrr! It's cold! #WTOP's reading says -4 with wind chill! What does your thermometer say? http://t.co/zU5nm37Y7F http://t.co/gZdylNgMD8
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Obligatory #StormWatch7 rearview mirror temp. Too bad it feels 10-15 degrees colder with the wind! #toocold http://t.co/2gybywwv2E
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Wind chill advisory in blue until 10a. Feels like -5 to -10 at times. Metro will be -5 to +5 and eventually Teens. http://t.co/F2SFqclyuL
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In anticipation of power outages because of high winds, WTOP has gathered a list of utility phone numbers.
Power Companies
- Pepco: 1-877-737-2662
- Dominion Power: 1-866-366-4357
- BGE: 1-877-778-2222
- Potomac Edison: 1- 800-255-3443
- NOVEC: 1-888-335- 0500
- SMECO: 1-877-747-6326
- Rappahannock: 1- 800-552-3904
Cable/Phone
- Verizon: 1-800-837-4966
- Comcast:1-800-XFINITY (1-800-934-6489)
- RCN: 1-800-RING- RCN (7464-726)
- Cox: 703-378-8422
The phone numbers to the electric companies are available by texting POWER to 91035. -
Wind chill advisory in blue until 10a. Feels like -5 to -10 at times. Metro will be -5 to +5 and eventually Teens. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9t0f9-CMAAXXxn.png
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The thermometer might say teens, but it feels.... well..... ouch this morning. #BundleUpButtercup #ArcticBlast #dcwx http://t.co/ktlu6m2Us4
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Bitterly cold air descended overnight and we are in the teens. But the stiff winds means it feels like 0 to -5! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9t6zzhCQAAWbbC.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/13/2015 10:25:00 AM -
Bundle up the kids for the bus stop this morning...it feels like it's zero degrees, if not colder. #brrr @EileenABC7 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9t78P1IQAASh87.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/13/2015 10:29:56 AM -
@WTOP Oh my goodness. This is crazy for anyone to walk outside. Counties need to think right. At least a delay.Feb. 13, 2015
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So @laurynricketts and I tried accessorizing with some live creatures courtesy of @NMNH. On display now to see! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9vZKrdIIAApRLv.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/13/2015 5:17:17 PM -
Getting ready to head out for Valentine's dinner with good friends despite the chance of snow, wind and cold!!! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B917rIcCUAAESLy.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/14/2015 11:45:45 PM -
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Finishing another jam (and fun) filled weekend strong at Disney on Ice! Excited for the show and maybe Mon pm snow! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B96gn9gCIAAWSO2.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/15/2015 9:05:39 PM -
Wind chill advisory is in effect until 10a.m. Feels like temperatures sub zero. Don't forget to keep pets in. #dcwx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B99ipQCCAAAF550.png
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Stunning sorbet colored sky this bitter morning. This time tomorrow we will have inches of snow on the ground!!! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B99tgicCQAAVo-q.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/16/2015 12:00:46 PM -
Cool breezes make for bitter chills. Winds calm and clouds increase as highs peak in the mid 20s. Lt snow by pm rush! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B99vMJOCcAEfbOx.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/16/2015 12:08:10 PM -
People make fun of me, but this snow storm is precisely why weather has fascinated me since I was a kid. @ABC7Brian @SteveRudinABC7 -
.@ABC7Brian's forecast is more accurate than #punxsutawneyphil's. #TuneIn to find out how much snow we're in for tonight! -
The geese sure know snow is coming to Washington @TenaciousTopper @suepalkafox5dc @ABC7Brian http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9-avFbCMAAwWi7.jpg
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Have question about today's impending snow? Head over to the @ABC7News facebook page and ask away! facebook.com/wjlatvby Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/16/2015 5:17:36 PM
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Our accident policy is now in effect. If you must drive tonight, plz understand how this policy affects our response fairfaxcountyemergency.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/pol… -
Latest snow totals! Highest snow totals through Southern Maryland. How much did YOU get? http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-CoH6iCYAEoHta.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/17/2015 10:55:23 AM -
Latest snowfall totals from around the region. FYI Arbutus is in Bmore Coutny, Jeromone in Shenandoah! #DMVSnow http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-C1SO5CIAALSUm.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/17/2015 11:52:53 AM -
More updated snow totals...keep them coming! @abc7news @newschannel8 @WTOP #DMVsnow http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-C5OZ_CcAEs54d.png
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/17/2015 12:10:04 PM -
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#StormWatch7 meteorologists @laurynricketts & @ABC7Brian with weather updates on @WTOP! #DMVSnow http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-CuhK0CAAAuu1R.jpg
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#DMVSnowcoverage continues on @NewsChannel8 so @ABC7News can air @gma. @MelanieNews8 @kellyelynn1 @AngelaTraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-DGP-WCMAAdRqG.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/17/2015 1:07:09 PM -
1 of my best RT“@RyanMillerABC7: 3.8" in Arlington & 19F on my @adamcaskey original. @ABC7Brian @laurynricketts http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-DAimjCIAE4kf3.jpg”
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5.0" in Woodbridge, VA @ABC7Brian @DevonLucie @JacquiJeras http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-C9WQJIMAA5m0K.jpg
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#DMVSnow @ABC7Brian #KELLYELYNN7
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Always my friend! T @mikerobb38: @laurynricketts @WTOP @ABC7Brian u two are having a blast this morningby Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/17/2015 1:08:17 PM
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Cool RT @dcfoodsafety: @RyanMillerABC7 @adamcaskey @ABC7Brian @laurynricketts Before & after in Arlington / Ballston http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-DGtzvIYAEduGs.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/17/2015 1:09:26 PM -
.@adamcaskey we need you! MT @laurynricketts: Going to the #DCSNOWBALLFIGHT in Dupont? Temp at 11a: 27 degrees @DCSFA http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-DKpJrCYAEnZ20.jpg
by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/17/2015 1:26:37 PM -
I66 in Arlington moving well, metro moving fine too. @WTOP @ABC7News http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-DLzZEIQAA0Fti.jpg
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:) MT @ABC7Rebecca:TUNE IN @NewsChannel8 @kellyelynn1 @MelanieNews8 @ABC7Brian their 8th hour of snow coverage-when on-air accidents happen.by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/17/2015 4:27:14 PM
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#SnowDMV simulcast at Noon on @ABC7News w/ @DougHillABC7 @JacquiJeras @EileenABC7 @Autria_Godfrey @JummyTV @MelanieNews8 @kellyelynn1by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/17/2015 4:51:49 PM
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No delay for the cold - it's 33! RT @adamcaskey: @ABC7Brian @EileenABC7 baby?! She sleeps later than Ted's bus stop which is 6:45a. Uffda.by Brian van de Graaff via twitter 2/18/2015 1:12:15 PM
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Beautiful, bright blue! MT @JGetek_Erickson: Brilliant sky at Oak Crest in #Parkville this morning. @erickson_PRTeam http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-IN6gkIQAACcBt.jpg
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Ice coverage map for the Chesapeake Bay from the National Ice Center http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-JmjVeCMAA-bXy.jpg
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Exact replica of @LRO_NASA at @NASAGoddard! Mission is changing our understanding of how the moon formed & evolved! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-M_jqaIUAARzKp.jpg
