First published Oct 25, 2026, 4:35:17 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 25, 2026, 4:35:17 AM UTC

Snow, ice and extreme cold

Freeze Warning — NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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Freeze Warning issued October 24 at 11:55PM EDT until October 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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A freeze warning covers specified counties in Maryland and Virginia until 9 AM EDT Sunday, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. The alert warns of possible harm to crops and sensitive vegetation and advises protecting tender plants.

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Affected location: Frederick, Carroll, Northern Baltimore, Northwest Harford, Culpeper, Northern Fauquier, Southern Fauquier, and Western Loudoun

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The alert gives affected residents a time-limited instruction to protect tender plants from the cold.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Freeze Warning issued October 24 at 11:55PM EDT until October 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

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