D.C. Area Faces Bitter Cold After First Snowstorm of 2025

The Washington, D.C. region is grappling with bone-chilling temperatures and hazardous road conditions following its first major snowstorm of 2025. The storm, which dumped 6 to 12 inches of snow across the area on Monday, forced widespread school and government closures and disrupted transportation systems. Many schools remain closed on Tuesday, and officials are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

While the snowfall has ended, the National Weather Service warns that refreezing slush and strong winds will create dangerous conditions. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected, with wind chills making temperatures feel as low as 8 degrees Fahrenheit. Veronica Johnson, Chief Meteorologist at 7News First Alert, emphasized that the cold will be relentless. “You’re going to notice it, you’re going to feel it,” she said, highlighting the risks of frostbite and hypothermia.

Public transportation services are operating on modified schedules. Metrobus has reduced its routes from 193 to 42 due to icy roads, while Metrorail is running normally but with crews stationed to address slippery conditions. WMATA has nearly 600 pieces of equipment on standby to manage snow and ice accumulation. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin have both advised residents to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary.

Looking ahead, the region may face another round of snow on Saturday, though forecasts remain uncertain. For now, residents are bracing for a week of frigid temperatures, with highs struggling to reach the lower 30s and wind chills keeping conditions feeling even colder.