The forecast was a bust for the immediate D.C. area although the forecast for 2 to 5 inches to the northwest was on the money.
Expected high today in Palm Beach County is 64, 40 degrees warmer than what Donald Trump faces in Washington, D.C., for his inauguration.
A "combination of strong winds and very cold temperatures will result in dangerously cold wind chills," the National Weather Service said.
It will be a sure sign that winter is still here today as a low pressure system to our south taps into moisture and brings us a day of moderate to heavy snow.
Forecast: Tonight: Mostly cloudy and cold. Lows: 26 - 32. Winds: NNW 10. Sunday: Breezy and cold with snow developing. Highs: 30s but falling into 20s. Winds: NW 10 - 15. Monday: Mostly sunny, windy and very cold. Highs: 18 - 24. Winds: W 15 - 20. Gusts to 30. Weather Conversation:
The storm, expected to begin as early as Sunday morning, could drop between 5 and 8 inches in North Jersey before tapering off at night, according to the National Weather Service. The winter weather will stretch across the Northeast,
The D.C. area is seeing mild temperatures Saturday ahead of snow expected Sunday. Winter storm warnings and watches are in effect starting Sunday morning.
A dangerous cold wave is set to grip the nation's capital just in time for Inauguration Day, prompting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to warn residents and visitors to prepare for potentially life-threatening weather conditions.
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for a second time on January 20, in a ceremony normally held outside the U.S. Capitol. However, much of the country has faced winter storms and freezing temperatures throughout January,
On Tuesday, the average temperature in the nation's capital was 28°F, a sharp 9.2°F colder than the five-year historical average.
"The level and extensiveness of the frigid air may be tough to match the rest of the winter," forecasters warned.
Now to 6:00 p.m. - Snow, rain and sleet continue to fall and gradually moves out of the area after 6 p.m. There could be some isolated bursts of heavier snow, especially north and west of D.C. January 19 snowfall records: National Airport - 7.0 inches (1961) Dulles Airport - 4.3 inches (1978) BWI Airport - 7.7 inches (1961)