The nation's capital is expected to see mostly sunny skies with increasing winds over the next few days; gusts may hit 47 mph on January 29.

The NWS office in Baltimore/Washington, D.C., said in Thursday's winter storm warning: "Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, especially on the ridges."

A "combination of strong winds and very cold temperatures will result in dangerously cold wind chills," the National Weather Service said.

The National Weather Service reports moderately cold temperatures and mostly sunny skies in Washington D.C. with a warming trend ahead.

On Tuesday, the average temperature in the nation's capital was 28°F, a sharp 9.2°F colder than the five-year historical average.

A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect until 11 a.m. Wednesday for Washington, D.C., and portions of Maryland, and northern Virginia.

Expected high today in Palm Beach County is 64, 40 degrees warmer than what Donald Trump faces in Washington, D.C., for his inauguration.

Today is Inauguration Day! Here is a look at the top five coldest traditional Inaugurations in Washington D.C. since records began in 1871.

Arctic air is set to bring bone-chilling temperatures across much of the U.S. in the coming days, making for a far colder-than-average Inauguration Day. How cold will it get?

The snow that fell in D.C. yesterday was not heavy, but on Inauguration Eve, it seemed likely to become part of history.

The worst of winter has probably already passed, based on history and the signals computer models are sending about the coming weeks.

Today’s daily digit — 6/10: Seasonal temperatures and sunshine are all fine, but the windy weather blows away a few points. The digit is a somewhat subjective rating of the day’s weather, on a 0-to-10 scale. Today: Partly sunny, breezy. Highs: 46-52. Tomorrow: Partly to mostly sunny, breezy. Highs: 52-59.