Gaithersburg Weather Forecast: Bitter Cold To Last Another Week

GAITHERSBURG, MD — This cold snap isn't going away any time soon. Montgomery County residents will see fierce wind chills Thursday, making it feel like 0 degrees outside.

Montgomery County officials advise residents going outside to wear a hat, scarf or mask, mittens and several layers.

In nearby D.C., a Cold Emergency Alert is in effect until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Here's a closer look at what the coming week's cold snap will bring, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Northwest wind around 8 mph.

Thursday Night: Scattered flurries after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

Friday Night: A chance of light snow after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday: Light snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

New Year's Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

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