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Last updated on February 1, 2026 at 6:40 a.m.

Jordan Evans, 7News First Alert Meteorologist

Count on strong winds across the D.C. area Sunday as a nor’easter moves along the East Coast.

7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans said northerly wind gusts could top 40 mph, creating dangerously low wind chills. He suggests covering all exposed skin when outdoors to avoid frostbite or hypothermia. Daytime highs will remain below freezing, with wind chills around zero.

Wind chills are expected to fall below zero Sunday night under clear skies, with gusts up to 45 mph.

Conditions begin to thaw for parts of the D.C. region Monday, as highs could reach 35 degrees — marking the first time the area may rise above freezing in more than a week. But winds are expected to make temperatures feel like they’re in the 20s.

Despite increasing clouds Tuesday, Evans said it could be the warmest day of the week, with highs near 40. But again, winds may make temperatures feel like they’re in the 20s.

7News First Alert Forecast

TODAY: COLD ALERT: Cold, windy. Highs between 25 and 30, with wind chills around zero.
Winds: North 15-25 mph, gusts: 35-40 mph

TONIGHT: Clear, breezy. Lows between 5 and 15, with wind chills as low as -3.
Winds: North 15-25 mph, gusts: 40-45 mph

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs between 30 and 35, with wind chills in the 20s.
Winds: Northwest 5-15 mph

TUESDAY: Increasing clouds. Highs between 35 and 40, with wind chills in the 20s.
Winds: West 5-10 mph