The Washington D.C. area is bracing for a severe cold snap as an Arctic blast brings bitter winds and dangerously low temperatures. Residents are advised to prepare for wind chills dropping below zero throughout the weekend, with records for cold potentially being tested. While a bomb cyclone is expected to miss most of Maryland, the eastern shore may still face snow and extreme cold. A series of cold weather advisories have been issued across Maryland, Virginia, and D.C., where cleanup from recent ice and snow is ongoing. This weekend, dangerously cold conditions could lead to frostbite and hypothermia risks, prompting officials to extend alerts and urge caution for anyone venturing outside.