Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 3:39AM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 12:39am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 9 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12
inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this
area. Ice accumulations of a trace possible.
* WHERE...Washington DC, central Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest
snowfall rates occur late tonight into early Monday morning. Snow
may mix with sleet and perhaps some freezing rain Monday morning
into the afternoon, especially right along the Interstate 66
corridor. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of heavy snow is possible
Monday evening before precipitation ends.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
District of Columbia; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Fairfax; Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria; Northern Fauquier; Western Loudoun; Eastern Loudoun; Northwest Prince William; Central and Southeast Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC