Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 9:54PM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 6:54pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations
between 5 and 10 inches, with amounts of up to 16 inches possible
in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice
accumulations of a trace possible.
* WHERE...DC, central, north central, and northern Maryland, and
northern Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate tonight with
untreated and unplowed roads becoming impassable for the Monday
morning and evening commutes. During the times of heaviest
snowfall, even primary roads may be impassable. It is highly
recommended to postpone non-essential travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour
are possible between midnight and mid-morning Monday. A second
round of heavy snow is likely Monday evening before precipitation
ends Monday night.
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.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description:
District of Columbia; Frederick; Carroll; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; 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