Arctic blast brings record-breaking cold to Washington, D.C. and eastern U.S.Officials in the nation’s capital are warning residents that the brutal winter weather gripping the region is far from over, with dangerously cold temperatures expected to linger for days. (CNN)- Officials in the nation’s capital are warning residents that the brutal winter weather gripping the region is far from over, with dangerously cold temperatures expected to linger for days. The warnings come as Washington, D.C. continues to deal with the lingering effects of an Arctic blast that has already brought snow, ice, and hazardous conditions. A new surge of bitter Arctic air is expected to sweep across the eastern half of the country from Friday through Monday, pushing temperatures even lower. Weather experts say up to 200 daily cold temperature records could be broken, stretching as far south as Florida.