Mayor Bowser has issued an Extreme Cold Alert in D.C. from Thursday evening to Friday morning. Residents should prepare for snow and freezing temperatures.
WASHINGTON — Mayor Bowser has activated an Extreme Cold Alert on Thursday, beginning at 8 p.m. The alert will stay in effect through Friday at 9 a.m.
The District Snow team will start pre-treating the roads at 7 p.m. Thursday. All major roadways and elevated structures will be salted starting at midnight.
This is all in preparation for a wintry mix that is expected to pass through our area starting on Friday. The National Weather Service is forecasting snow to start between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Friday morning with steady activity between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. Snow is expected to taper off between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., with a possible accumulation of an inch or more.
Due to the mix of precipitation and low temperatures, pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists should limit outdoor exposure and proceed with caution when traveling on roads and walkways.
An Extreme Cold Alert is activated when the actual or forecasted temperature falls below:
- 15°F without precipitation, OR
- 20°F if precipitation (snow, rain, or hail) is expected
- Alert messaging will include forecasted precipitation
Cold Weather Safety Precautions:
- Stay inside if you can.
- Cover up and limit exposed skin when you go outside.
- Check on your neighbors and learn the signs of hypothermia, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with access and functional needs, who are the most vulnerable in our community.
- For all animal emergencies, including animals left outside in extreme temperatures, call the Brandywine Valley SPCA at 202-888-PETS.
Low-Barrier Shelters open 24/7 year-round (except where noted):
- Harriet Tubman – 1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE
- Pat Handy – 810 5th Street NW
- St. Josephine Bakhita – 6010 Georgia Avenue NW (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. only)
- 801 East – 2722 Martin L. King Jr. Avenue SE
- Adams Place – 2210 Adams Place NE
- Emery – 1725 Lincoln Road NE
- New York Avenue – 1355 New York Avenue NE
- Living Life Alternative – 400 50th Street SE
Hypothermia Shelters
The following hypothermia shelters are open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. during Hypothermia Season. During an Extreme Cold Alert, hypothermia shelters extend their hours to 24/7, operating around the clock until the Extreme Cold Alert is lifted. Additional sites will be added when the District’s shelter system approaches capacity.
- Eve’s Place – 2210 Adams Place NE
- Harbor Light – 2100 New York Avenue NE
- 801 East Day Center – 2722 Martin L. King Jr. Avenue SE
- Emery Hypothermia – 1725 Lincoln Road NE
- Federal City 1 North – 425 2nd Street NW
- Naylor Road – 2601 Naylor Road SE
An interactive map of available shelters for men, women, and those in the LGBTQ+ community can be found here.
Published Date : 2025-12-04 22:50:00
Source : www.wusa9.com
