Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 8:39AM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 5:39am
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 1:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. For north central Virginia and
southern Maryland: Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5
and 10 inches, with amounts of up to 12 inches possible in
isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice
accumulation of a light glaze. South of Interstate 64 in Virginia:
Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice
accretion up to a quarter of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central, northern, and
northwest 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, while a transition to sleet and
freezing rain works from south to north. There will be a break
from late morning through early afternoon with intermittent light
snow, 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:
Charles; St. Marys; Calvert; Nelson; Albemarle; Greene; Madison; Rappahannock; Orange; Culpeper; Stafford; Spotsylvania; King George; Southern Fauquier; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Central Virginia Blue Ridge
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC