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Get ready to gas up the snow blower, pull out the rock salt and get the shovels ready, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, snow expected this weekend could trigger an East Coast bomb cyclone as a coastal storm revs up, according to the National Weather Service.

Another snow storm coming to DC, Baltimore, Maryland, Virginia and along the East Coast could unleash a powerful nor'easter and bomb cyclone, with chances of "significant" snow in coastal Virginia Beach areas and in south and southeast Virginia possible, according to the latest NOAA NWS weather forecast. The timing of the storm, predicted snowfall amounts this weekend and duration of the snowstorm coming to the DC region, VA and MD this weekend rely on the coastal snow storm track and intensity, according to the latest NOAA National Weather Service and AccuWeather forecast.

The NWS Wakefield VA and Sterling VA offices issued a winter storm watch in Virginia from late Friday, Jan. 30, to Sunday afternoon, Feb. 1, with 3 to 7 inches of snow expected and high wind gusts, which could cause dangerous travel conditions. The latest winter storm forecast comes amid a stretch of exceedingly rare and dangerous cold temperatures and wind chills through the weekend. The NWS Baltimore/Washington Office issued cold weather advisories across Washington, DC, and Baltimore, Maryland areas.

Here's what to know about the timing of this weekend's snow storm, when and how much snow will fall in the DC area, Virginia, and Maryland, live weather radar, predicted snowfall amounts, and the MD, VA and DC weather forecast this weekend.

Is another snow storm coming? Will there be snow this weekend?

Yes, it is going to snow this weekend in DC, Virginia and eastern Maryland and Delaware areas with another winter storm coming to the East Coast, bringing what could be significant snow this weekend, with heavy snow expected in the Carolinas and southern Virginia from Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, through Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, according to the National Weather Service.

NWS Wakefield issued a winter storm watch across central, east central, eastern, south central and southeast Virginia amid an extreme cold watch in Washington, DC areas, Baltimore, Maryland, and Virginia. NOAA's NWS issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, and I-95 corridor through central Maryland and into DC.

The DC metro area could see travel delays and airport cancellations, power outages, dangerous roadway conditions with intense coastal flooding along the Virginia coast as a bomb cyclone and nor'easter unfurl.

How much snow are we getting in DC area?

In Washington DC and Baltimore metro areas, snowfall predictions are 1 to 3 inches, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service weather forecast. In the latest weather update today, NOAA said the track of the East Coast storm could skirt out to sea, passing inland areas and bringing snowfall total down. Or, the coastal scraper could move several miles and bring expected snowfall totals up.

The storm's path appears to be shifting east into the Atlantic, according to updated snowstorm maps from NWS' Weather Prediction Center.

When will the snow start?

AccuWeather's weather forecast for DC metro area shows snow starting at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 and continue through 7 a.m. ET Sunday, Feb. 1. In Virginia, snow is expected to start late Friday night, Jan. 30, and continue through Sunday afternoon, Feb. 1, according to NOAA's National Weather Service. In Maryland, snow is likely to fall daytime Saturday, Jan. 31.

How many inches of snow expected in Virginia? Snow bomb this weekend?

Highest snowfall is expected with up to 10 inches of snow south and southeast Virginia, with possible blizzard conditions Saturday night, Jan. 31, into Sunday morning, Feb. 1, the NWS Wakefield VA office said. Areas in central, east central, eastern, south central and southeast Virginia will see lesser amounts, from 2 inches and up to 8 inches. Check your local Virginia weather forecast at NOAA.

An East Coast bomb cyclone is expected to scrape the coastal Virginia Beach areas, including Norfolk, Front Royal, and Richmond, unleashing heavy snow, wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph and near-zero visibility, causing travel issues and serious flooding during high tide. A winter weather watch is also in effect.

Are we getting snow this weekend in MD? Snow forecast

A coastal storm this weekend headed to Maryland could drop about an inch of snow to the Baltimore area between Saturday night, Jan. 31 through Sunday morning, Feb.1, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service.

A higher chance of snow is expected along the Chesapeake Bay and southern Maryland coast should the East Coast bomb cyclone strengthen into a coastal clipper.

In Baltimore, Maryland, I-95 areas, central and western Maryland, snowfall amounts are expected to be from 1 to 3 inches — but the forecast is still too early to predict timing and track of the snow storm. To see your local forecast updates at the NWS Baltimore/Washington Office, head here.

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Live weather radar DC area

The National Weather Service weather radar shows the track of a potentially major storm headed to the DC area, Maryland and Virginia this weekend. The live Doppler radar refreshes in real-time.

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Lori Comstock is a New Jersey-based journalist with the Mid-Atlantic Connect Team.

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"People torture themselves over this choice because they know they're stuck with whatever they decide for a long time," a company spokesperson said. "Here's what we tell them: if you cook at home constantly, if the kitchen layout makes you want to scream every time three people try to use it at once, if buyers in your area won't touch homes with outdated kitchens, then the kitchen goes first. But if your mother-in-law's moving in and she can't step over a tub wall, or if

WellCraft Kitchen and Bath helps homeowners in Sterling and Northern Virginia decide whether to renovate a kitchen or bathroom first when budgets are limited. The company advises prioritizing resale value, daily comfort, safety, and hidden issues like leaks or code problems. Professional assessments help determine which space truly needs attention first. WellCraft Kitchen and Bath operates as a remodeling contractor in Sterling and across Northern Virginia. The company recently shared insights on a question that keeps homeowners awake at night: which room to renovate first when money only stretches far enough for one project. Most families face this exact scenario. Both spaces need work. The budget covers one renovation, maybe. Choosing wrong means years of regret, watching the other room deteriorate while scraping together savings all over again.

The work WellCraft Kitchen and Bath handles covers kitchens and bathrooms from start to finish. Cabinets get designed, built, and installed. Countertops go in. Layouts change when walls need moving. Floors get replaced. Old fixtures come out, new ones go in. WellCraft Kitchen and Bath sits down with people who need help figuring out where their money goes first. Some homes have kitchens falling apart.

WellCraft Kitchen and Bath breaks down how to actually think through this decision. Selling the house soon? Kitchen remodeling [https://www.google.com/maps?cid=7424850969680940928] projects usually return more money and get buyers through the door faster. Staying put for the next decade or longer? Fix whatever room makes daily life miserable right now. A kitchen with ugly countertops but working appliances causes less damage than a bathroom where the shower pan leaks and water damage spreads through the subfloor into the ceiling below. Money matters too. Complete kitchen renovations cost more than most bathroom projects.

"People torture themselves over this choice because they know they're stuck with whatever they decide for a long time," a company spokesperson said. "Here's what we tell them: if you cook at home constantly, if the kitchen layout makes you want to scream every time three people try to use it at once, if buyers in your area won't touch homes with outdated kitchens, then the kitchen goes first. But if your mother-in-law's moving in and she can't step over a tub wall, or if black mold covers half the bathroom ceiling, or if the toilet leaks through the floor every time someone flushes it, that bathroom jumps to the front of the line no matter what. Safety beats everything else."

People in Sterling searching for remodeling services near me need to stop guessing and start getting professional eyes on both rooms. WellCraft Kitchen and Bath goes through homes and finds problems owners miss during their own inspections. Structural issues hiding behind walls. Code violations from previous owners. Water damage that hasn't shown up as visible stains yet. Knowing what's actually wrong in both spaces, not just what looks bad from the doorway, changes which project makes sense to tackle first. Sometimes the room that seems fine actually needs more work than the obviously outdated space. Kitchen remodeling Sterling VA decisions should come from informed assessments rather than assumptions about which room matters more.

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Authorities say an "electrical event" in an HVAC unit caused the fire.

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. — Three people are in the hospital after a fire at a nursing home in Sterling on Thursday morning, after an "electrical event" in an HVAC unit on the property.

Firefighters with the Loudoun County Fire Department were called to the Potomac Falls Health and Rehab Center in the 46000 block of Leesburg Pike around 7:30 a.m. for a report of a fire. Responding crews were able to evacuate the building. Three civilians were taken to an area hospital for treatment of injuries, but details about those injuries, as well as their severity, have not been made public.

"Three residents were transported to area hospitals for further evaluation, and eight occupants were treated and/or released on scene," officials said in a press release Thursday afternoon.

Eleven residents were evaluated by EMS personnel and three residents were transported to Reston Hospital Center and Inova Loudoun Hospital – Lansdowne for further evaluation. One patient was later transferred to the Washington Hospital Burn Center for specialized care. Eight residents refused care after being evaluated by fire and rescue units.

Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the blaze and remained on scene to make sure the building was safe for residents.

Investigators say the fire was caused by an "electrical event" in an HVAC unit in a patient's room on the ground floor and caused more than $963,000 in damage.

Leesburg Pike was closed for the fire response, but has since reopened to traffic.

Additional details, including damage estimates to the building, are not yet known. We are working to confirm more information and will update this story as soon as we know more.

"Thank you for never giving up on the dream of bringing this tradition back to Reston."

Sterling, VA — Every community has its bright spots — the neighbors, businesses and local favorites that make it feel like home. As 2025 comes to a close, Patch and T-Mobile are recognizing the people, places and moments that made this year brighter in Sterling through our Best of 2025 series.

This story was submitted by Robert George, who nominated Ravel Dance Company. To share your own Best of 2025 nomination, click here to answer a few questions, and we’ll take it from there.

Who or what are you nominating for Best of 2025?

Ravel Dance Company

How did this person, place or experience make a difference in your life or community this year?

The company had 140 students perform their Nutcracker ballet at Capital One Hall and the Reston Community Center Stage influencing the lives of these performers through this experience and spreading joy to the local community of audience members.

What would you like everyone in town to know about your nominee?

Their Nutcracker ballet has been in the making for nearly 20 years. It takes a great deal of time to build a ballet. This year they have arrived as one of the premiere productions with extravagant costumes and elaborate sets not to mentioned polished choreography.

If you could tell them one thing, what would it be?

Thank you for never giving up on the dream of bringing this tradition back to Reston.

What’s something you love most about your town or community?

The Reston Community Center offers so much to so many from the performing arts with dance and the Reston orchestra to the many activities and classes.

We want to hear from you, too! Is there a restaurant, a contractor, a business, a person — even a place — that’s your pick for Best of 2025? Click here to answer a few questions, and your story could be featured on Patch.

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