Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued January 3 at 3:47PM EST until January 3 at 4:30PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 12:47pm
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 1:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
The southeastern District of Columbia...
South central Anne Arundel County in central Maryland...
Northwestern Calvert County in southern Maryland...
Southern Prince Georges County in central Maryland...
Northeastern Charles County in southern Maryland...
Southeastern Fairfax County in northern Virginia...
The southeastern City of Alexandria in northern Virginia...
* Until 430 PM EST.
* At 347 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located over Fort Hunt,
moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Intense bursts of heavy snow. Gusty winds leading to
blowing snow and visibility rapidly falling to less than
one-quarter mile. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are
expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.
This includes Interstate 95 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and
13.
Locations impacted include...
Alexandria, Waldorf, Clinton, Fort Washington, Fort Hunt, Groveton,
Forestville, Huntington, Largo, Coral Hills, Fort Belvoir, National
Harbor, Upper Marlboro, Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Oxon
Hill, Hybla Valley, Walker Mill, Rosaryville, and Friendly.
Instruction:
Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.
Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes
your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra
time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead
to accidents.
There is no safe place on a highway when a snow squall hits.
Visibility and traction are immediately lost in whiteout conditions,
making it difficult or impossible to slow down and avoid stopped
vehicles. Delay travel or safely exit the highway before the snow
squall arrives.
Area Description:
District of Columbia, DC; Anne Arundel, MD; Calvert, MD; Charles, MD; Prince Georges, MD; Fairfax, VA; City of Alexandria, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC