Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued January 6 at 2:37AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 11:37pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
Moderate to locally heavy snow will continue to move across
eastern West Virginia, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and
central and southern Maryland early this morning, leading to
deteriorating travel conditions. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour are possible, and visibility may drop to one quarter mile
at times, which can make travel nearly impossible at times, or at
least very dangerous. It is highly recommended to delay any
travel that is not necessary. These heavier snow bands will depart
from west to east between 5 and 10 AM.
Area Description:
District of Columbia; Garrett; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Charles; St. Marys; Calvert; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Augusta; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Northern Fauquier; Southern Fauquier; Western Highland; Eastern Highland; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park; Hampshire; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson; Hardy; Western Grant; Eastern Grant; Western Mineral; Eastern Mineral; Western Pendleton; Eastern Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC