If you’re planning to attend outdoor festivities or events this Inauguration Day, bundle up! The National Weather Service has issued a frigid forecast for the day, with Arctic air making its presence known across the region.
The day will start mostly sunny but bitterly cold, with high temperatures struggling to reach 27 degrees. Adding to the chill, northwest winds of 13 to 18 mph will bring gusts up to 30 mph, creating wind chills in the single digits to teens east of the mountains and well below zero in higher elevations.
By Monday night, clouds will begin to increase, and temperatures will drop even further to a low of around 11 degrees. Winds will calm slightly, but the Arctic air will linger.
Looking ahead to Tuesday, there’s a slight chance for snow showers in the afternoon, though any accumulation is expected to be light due to the very dry air. Highs will hover near 24 degrees, with winds becoming light and variable.
Those in the Alleghenies should be prepared for ongoing upslope snow showers, with some areas seeing accumulations exceeding a foot.
If you’re heading out, layer up and stay warm! With hazardous wind chills persisting through Thursday morning, it’s essential to take precautions against the cold.
