February Discobs 2026

[ThePhotoGuy]

High of 34. With the sunshine it actually felt warm out. 

[Weather Will]

Amazing cold on the way! WB 0Z HRRR

[MN Transplant]

We are going to ruin a top-tier cold day on Saturday with a midnight high.  

[ThePhotoGuy]

1 hour ago, Weather Will said:

Amazing cold on the way! WB 0Z HRRR

 

Single digits forecast but so far haven't hit it yet this year. Will this break the streak? Probably not. 

[high risk]

46 minutes ago, MN Transplant said:

We are going to ruin a top-tier cold day on Saturday with a midnight high.  

   Indeed.    Looks like mid 20s at midnight.   In fact, it stays in the mid 20s through around 4am, and we then drop at least 20 degrees in the 4-5 hours following.

[high risk]

32 minutes ago, ThePhotoGuy said:

Single digits forecast but so far haven't hit it yet this year. Will this break the streak? Probably not. 

     I understand the skepticism, but those forecasts were relying on intense radiational cooling late at night, and clouds/wind seemed to wreck those opportunities.   This will be pure advection of an intensely cold air mass, and it's legit arctic air.   I think this has a much better chance (and I'd say it's very likely) of single digits.

[George BM]

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
219 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

DCZ001-MDZ013-014-016>018-504-VAZ053-054-501-505-506-526-527-061530-
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.260207T0900Z-260208T0000Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.CW.Y.0011.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/
District of Columbia-Prince Georges-Anne Arundel-Charles-St.
Marys-Calvert-Central and Southeast Montgomery-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Northern Fauquier-Western
Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-Northwest Prince William-Central and
Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-
219 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...
...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory,
  very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected.

* WHERE...Portions of DC, central and southern Maryland, and
  northern Virginia.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.
  For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
  especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low
  as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are
  not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero
  during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

&&

$$

[dailylurker]

Super rare phenomenon this morning. I mean extremely rare. I didn't bust high by 5 degrees like normal. It actually fell 4 degrees below forecast. I honestly can't remember the last time that happened lol

[RickinBaltimore]

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
219 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

MDZ006-008-011-503-505>508-061530-
/O.CON.KLWX.EC.W.0004.260207T0900Z-260208T1500Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.HW.W.0001.260207T0900Z-260208T0000Z/
Northern Baltimore-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Northwest Montgomery-
Northwest Howard-Central and Southeast Howard-Northwest Harford-
Southeast Harford-
219 AM EST Fri Feb 6 2026

...EXTREME COLD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning,
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Central and Southeast Howard, Northwest Howard, Northwest
  Montgomery, Cecil, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford,
  Southeast Harford, and Southern Baltimore Counties.

* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM
  EST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 4 AM to 7 PM EST
  Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills could result in
  hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will remain at or below zero
  during the day on Saturday due to windy conditions and cold
  temperatures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution
if you must drive.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.

Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and
unfrozen water.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure
portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills
inside.

&&

$$

[MDphotog]

Debated if this is banter or obs, but it's wild to me that about 2 weeks after the storm you can still look at the Maryland Highway traffic cameras and see snow on the ground for most of the state.  That does not happen very often here.  

[MN Transplant]

My NWS point-and-click has a 60mph gust for noon tomorrow.  I'm not sure I've seen something like that since the big March windstorm in the late 2010s.

[Mrs.J]

Score the trifecta! 

[NorthArlington101]

1 minute ago, MN Transplant said:

My NWS point-and-click has a 60mph gust for noon tomorrow.  I'm not sure I've seen something like that since the big March windstorm in the late 2010s.

Wind sucks. My only solace at this point is not living under massive trees and having underground power lines. Any outages/damage will suck tomorrow with the frigid temps at the same time.