Warmer weather is in the forecast, but not before a possible dip below freezing overnight.
A Freeze Warning has been issued for Arlington, with forecasters warning of sub-freezing temperatures that could kill sensitive plants and damage outdoor plumbing.
Strong wind gusts are expected late Monday afternoon and evening in Arlington and the D.C. area.
That’s according to a Special Weather Statement just issued by the National Weather Service. The gusts come as a cold front is set to drop temperatures to near freezing overnight.
A combination of dry conditions, wind and warm temperatures will raise the risk of brush fires today.
The National Weather Service just issued a Special Weather Statement warning of the extra fire danger.
The cold front is arriving and with it very strong winds.
The National Weather Service just issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that covers all of Arlington, D.C. and surrounding areas. Expect wind and rain instead of lightning and thunder with the line of storms now entering Arlington.
Mother Nature is not done with us yet.
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Arlington and the D.C. area. It’s in effect from 8 p.m. until midnight.
The storm threat for Arlington is not over, but it hasn’t amounted to much so far.
A brief downpour just breezed through the county, around when elementary schools were letting out early due to the severe weather risk.
The earlier Tornado Watch for Arlington and the D.C. area has been cancelled.
Despite the high-end severe storm threat fizzling, additional storms are expected Monday evening.
Arlington Public Schools will dismiss two hours early Monday, due to the risk of severe weather.
The announcement was made just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday, after similar announcements from Fairfax County and Montgomery County schools. FCPS will dismiss even earlier: three hours early.
Hold on to your hats, it’s about to get even breezier.
A Wind Advisory was just issued for Arlington and the D.C. area. Gusts up to 50 mph are expected through 7 p.m. today, forecasters say.
Late Wednesday afternoon it was sunny and in the mid-80s. Around 1 a.m. it was still in the 70s and one could go for a comfortable walk in shorts.
Half a day later, and we’re in the midst of an hours-long snowfall.
Granted, temperatures in Arlington are above freezing and accumulation is minimal. But the weather whiplash is real.
There’s something special about snow falling in slow motion on a fire apparatus. ❄️🚒 Winter responses just hit different! pic.twitter.com/nPGudiuuTS
— Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) March 12, 2026
While the past 24 hours might be particularly extreme — National Airport recorded a record high of 86 yesterday, and now it’s 33 degrees in North Arlington and snowing — the temperature roller coaster isn’t done.
Monday’s expected high temperature of 70 will be followed by a predicted low of 28 on Tuesday, according to forecasts.
That brings us to our poll question: What do you think about the snow today? Given the following two poll options, which one are you choosing?
It’s a foggy morning in Arlington and across the D.C. area.
The fog and lack of visibility has prompted a Dense Fog Advisory from the National Weather Service. It’s in effect until 10 a.m., though some fog may persist beyond that.
The potential for an inch of accumulating snow during the workday has prompted a Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service.
The snow could complicate the evening commute, though it’s unclear how much would actually accumulate on roadways.
