Winter Storm Warning 01/06/2025 01:31 for District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 4:31AM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 6, 2025 - 1:31am
Expires: 
January 6, 2025 - 9:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow 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...Washington DC, central and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Untreated and unplowed roads may become impassable. 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 through mid morning. There will be a break from late morning through early afternoon with intermittent light snow, with possible sleet or freezing drizzle. A second round of snow is likely late this afternoon and evening before precipitation ends tonight.
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