Trump's Inauguration Day Forecasted to Be Coldest Since 1985

The January 20 ceremony in Washington, D.C., is expected to feature freezing temperatures and significant wind chills, with over 200,000 attendees anticipated.

• Temperatures during the inauguration are expected to hover around 21°F at noon, with wind chills making it feel as low as 11°F.
• The National Weather Service forecasts a mostly dry day, with a 30% chance of snow and wind gusts up to 30 mph.
• This will be the coldest presidential inauguration since Ronald Reagan's second ceremony in 1985, which was moved indoors due to extreme cold.
• Michelle Obama has announced she will not attend the ceremony, while Barack Obama is confirmed to be present.
• Security measures are in place to accommodate over 200,000 attendees, with the Metropolitan Police prepared for the large-scale event.

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