President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration ceremony is set to take place indoors due to dangerously cold temperatures projected in the nation's capital. The decision to move the event indoors was made in light of the forecasted low temperatures, with the last similar occurrence dating back to 1985 when Ronald Reagan was inaugurated inside the Capitol Rotunda.
In a recent announcement on Truth Social, Trump stated, 'I have ordered the Inauguration Address, in addition to prayers and other speeches, to be delivered in the United States Capitol Rotunda, as was used by Ronald Reagan in 1985, also because of very cold weather.' He further mentioned plans to open Capital One Arena for live viewing of the historic event and to host the Presidential Parade, with Trump himself intending to join the crowd at Capital One after his swearing-in.
The weather forecast for the inauguration day indicates that temperatures at noon, when the president-elect is scheduled to take the oath of office, are expected to be in the low 20s, approximately 20 degrees below normal. Additionally, winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph are anticipated, making conditions feel even colder. Wind chills are likely to hover around 10 degrees during daylight hours and could drop into the single digits after sundown.
While a mix of rain and snow is possible on Sunday preceding the main event, Monday is forecasted to be cold and windy but dry. This weather pattern is expected to create challenging conditions for the outdoor activities associated with the inauguration, prompting the decision to move the ceremony indoors to ensure the safety and comfort of all participants and attendees.
