Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 9:00PM EST until December 24 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 23, 2024 - 6:00pm
Expires:
December 24, 2024 - 2:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulation of a light
glaze to a few hundredths of an inch. A dusting to one tenth of an
inch of snow is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and
northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 5 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Very slippery sidewalks, roads
and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact
the Tuesday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins as light freezing rain
early Tuesday morning along and west of US-15 between 5-7am, then
begins along the Interstate 95 corridor around or just before
sunrise (6-9am). Some snow could mix in at times, though that is
most likely along and north of Interstate 70. Precipitation
transitions to a mix of rain and freezing rain late Tuesday
morning, before coming to an end early Tuesday afternoon.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description:
District of Columbia; Frederick; Carroll; Northern Baltimore; Cecil; Southern Baltimore; Prince Georges; Anne Arundel; Northwest Montgomery; Central and Southeast Montgomery; Northwest Howard; Central and Southeast Howard; Northwest Harford; Southeast Harford; 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