John Matthews
WMAL.com
WASHINGTON — (WMAL) Not enough to panic. Just enough to be a pain in the butt.
Light snow is expected to arrive in the DC area just in time for Thursday afternoon’s drive home. The National Weather Service says light snow will develop late this afternoon, with light accumulations and just enough cold weather to make untreated surfaces freeze up.
The Thursday night event could produce an inch or so of snow in the immediate DC area, with more to the north and west. A Winter Weather Advisory has been posted from 4 pm Thursday to 4 am Friday for Western Maryland, as well as Northwest Montgomery and all of Loudoun Counties, where up to two inches of snow are expected.
Another storm will move into the area Saturday that will largely bring rain to the region,. with a possible switch to snow or a wintry mix – or just colder rain showers – on Sunday.
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420 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019
…LIGHT SNOW LIKELY FOR THE EVENING COMMUTE FOR THE BALTIMORE
AND WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREAS…
Snow will develop late this afternoon into this evening and
continue into the overnight hours. While accumulations are
forecast to be light, around an inch, any untreated road surfaces
and sidewalks may turn icy as temperatures fall below freezing
after sunset.
The greatest threat for impact from this light snowfall during
evening rush hour will be north and west of Interstate 95 from
Baltimore to Fredericksburg and also near Interstate 66 in
northern Virginia.
If you plan on commuting this evening, be aware of the potential
for travel disruptions. Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel
time, and consider using public transportation and telework
options.
