The Brief
- A dangerous cold wave is expected to hit D.C. on Inauguration Day, potentially making it the coldest since 1985.
- The city has declared a cold weather emergency, expanding shelter capacity to protect vulnerable residents.
- Law enforcement and emergency responders are preparing for challenges as they work long hours in extreme conditions.
- Health experts warn of serious risks from hypothermia and advise visitors to take precautions against the severe cold.
WASHINGTON – A dangerous cold wave is set to grip the nation’s capital just in time for Inauguration Day, prompting D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to warn residents and visitors to prepare for potentially life-threatening weather conditions.
Inauguration Day forecast
What we know:
The District declared a cold weather emergency Thursday morning, expanding shelter capacity to protect the city’s most vulnerable population.
With temperatures expected to plummet, this Inauguration Day could rival the bitter cold of Ronald Reagan’s swearing-in 40 years ago, when temperatures dropped to 7 degrees, forcing the cancelation of outdoor events.
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