You might want to bring a jacket and some snow boots to that New Year’s Eve celebration to ring in 2026.
The last workday of 2025 could come with a troublesome morning commute, as there’s a chance of some light winter weather on New Year’s Eve.
There’s a possibility of flurries, with the biggest chance on Wednesday morning in the D.C. area, according to the National Weather Service.
“A chance for flurries or light snow is possible overnight with another weak weather maker sliding overhead,” 7News First Alert Meteorologist Steve Rudin said Tuesday.
The weather service said a 30% chance of light snow is possible during the Wednesday morning rush hour. In the morning, temperatures are expected to be in the lower 20s.
If the wintry weather comes to fruition, NWS said roads may get icy and traveling could be dangerous.
But there is some good news if you have to hit the roads.
“Little to no accumulation is expected at this time,” Rudin said.
Temperatures remain a touch below average with highs in the upper 30s to mid-40s on Wednesday.
“Ringing in the new year, it’s going to be cold at midnight,” Rudin said. “Temperature hovering just around freezing in Downtown D.C., a little bit colder to the north and west.”
The freezing temperatures and chance of flurries continue on New Year’s Day in the D.C. area.
“For the first day of the new year, temperatures will start off subfreezing, with afternoon highs below average, in the 30s,” Rudin said. “There’s a chance for a few snow flurries with a weather maker sliding in from the north.”
Full forecast
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING:
Snow showers possible
Temperatures: 20s
Winds: West 10-15 mph
A quick burst of light snow is possible very early Wednesday morning. Some forecast trends show the potential for a light dusting, while other trends show just flurries, if anything at all.
LATER WEDNESDAY:
Partly sunny
Highs: 37-43
Winds: Southwest 10-20 mph
Temperatures remain a touch below-average with highs in the upper-30s to mid-40s. With lighter winds, it should feel better for outdoor plans. For late-night New Year’s Eve plans, expect it to be cold with near freezing temperatures.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT (NEW YEAR’S EVE):
Mostly cloudy
Lows: 28-32
Winds: West 3-8 mph
Ringing in the new year will be dry and cold with temperatures just around freezing for most. NOTE: A winter storm warning has been posted for extreme western Maryland from 4 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday. This does NOT include the D.C. metropolitan area.
THURSDAY (NEW YEAR’S DAY):
Mostly cloudy, chance flurries
Highs: 30s
Winds: West 10-20 mph
For the first day of the new year, temperatures will start off subfreezing with afternoon highs, below average, in the 30s. There’s a chance for a few snow flurries, mainly in the morning, with a weather maker sliding overhead from the north.
FRIDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: Near 40
Winds: Northwest 10-15 mph
Plan for plenty of sun and chilly highs around 40 with northwesterly winds.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY:
Partly to mostly sunny
Highs: Near 40
Winds: Northwest 3-8
The first full weekend of 2026 brings a nice mix of sun and clouds, highs near 40 and a chilly northwesterly breeze.
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