The D.C. area is bracing for a significant winter storm this weekend, with the National Weather Service issuing a Winter Storm Warning. Residents can expect heavy snowfall between 6 to 10 inches or more, alongside subzero temperatures and potential ice. Many schools across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia have already announced closures and delays for Monday as preparations intensify. Baltimore has issued an extreme cold alert and local authorities advise residents to stock up on essentials ahead of the storm. As the weather system approaches, concerns about power outages and hazardous travel conditions are mounting. This storm is being described as one of the largest in years, prompting a state of readiness across the region.