The D.C. area is bracing for a weekend of extreme weather, with forecasts predicting damaging winds, dangerous cold, and snow. Snow showers are anticipated Friday, which could disrupt evening commutes, followed by an arctic blast bringing wind gusts up to 50 mph and wind chills dropping well below zero. Warnings have been issued for parts of Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. as temperatures remain below freezing, marking the coldest days of the season. Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions, with potential snow accumulation expected across the region. Light snow may also occur midweek, but the most severe conditions are expected over the weekend.