A major winter storm will bring heavy snow, mixing with and then changing to heavy sleet, to the DC region Saturday night through Sunday.

A major snow storm is headed to the Northeast. Here's the latest NOAA and AccuWeather forecast, and how much snow could fall near you.

WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 25: Children play in the snow near the US Capitol on January 25, 2026 in Washington, DC. A massive winter storm is expected to bring frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation. (Photo by Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images)

The snowballs were expected to start flying at 9 a.m. on Sunday on the North lawn of the Washington Monument near the intersection of 15th Street and Constitution Ave. But organizers decided to cancel the event due to sleet conditions.

Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia have all declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold and the likelihood of travel delays and school disruptions to the region.

What to Know Temperatures will plummet as Arctic air moves in late Friday, and subzero wind chills will grip the D.C. area on Saturday morning. Snow arrives late Saturday, and you’ll likely wake up Sunday to several inches on the ground.

The transition from snow to sleet began earlier than expected in D.C., but the area still saw significant snow accumulation, ranging from 4.5 to 8.5 inches.

Winter storm warnings are issued for Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia as a weekend storm brings the threat of heavy snow and ice. Follow this live blog for the latest updates on when snow will start,

NWS issues a Winter Storm Watch for DC with heavy snow, ice, and dangerous travel conditions expected this weekend.

Bitter cold and dangerous icy conditions are settling over the Washington, D.C. region as the area digs out from a powerful winter storm that dumped snow and sleet, canceled flights and forced widespread school closures.