The arctic cold will set the stage for the winter storm and last for at least the next week. We are talking about 7 + days where temperatures will not climb above freezing. Generally, low temperatures will be in the single digits and teens and high temperatures will be in the teens and 20s.

A storm riding the edge of incoming polar air could bring the D.C. region a meaningful snowfall Sunday, but the exact track will determine whether the region sees a decent storm or misses out entirely.

D.C. is preparing for a large amount of snow this weekend. “We’re looking to get more snow than we’ve got in the previous years,” said Warnique West, D.C.’s “Snow Queen” and director of snow operations for the Department of Public Works.

D.C.’s Department of Public Works is preparing for winter weather this weekend.

A bitter blast of cold air settles over the D.C. region Tuesday as all eyes turn to a potential weekend winter storm that could deliver significant snowfall.