Freeze Warning Issued For NoVA, DC Through Friday Morning

VIRGINIA/DC — Chilly temperatures in the forecast have prompted weather officials to issue freeze warnings in the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia for overnight Thursday into Friday morning.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees are expected in the region. These freezing conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, and the cold could damage outdoor plumbing that is unprotected, according to the National Weather Service.

The freeze warning is in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday in D.C., along with all of Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area.

Earlier this week, freeze warnings were issued Tuesday night for parts of the region for the first time this season. Temperatures are expected to be even colder overnight Thursday into Friday morning.

Later Friday, conditions are forecast to be sunny in Northern Virginia, with a high near 53 degrees. Temperatures are not expected to be as cold overnight Friday.

Here's the weekend forecast for the region:

Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Light north wind.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Light and variable wind.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Sunday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.