Winter Storm Warning 01/06/2025 05:39 for District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia areas

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with amounts of up to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations of a trace are possible with localized amounts up to 0.10" across portions of the central VA Piedmont. * WHERE...Washington DC, central, north 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 2 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. Current snow accumulations generally ranging between 4 to 8 inches across the Baltimore and DC metro areas. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected later this afternoon and evening.