Some freezing rain is expected in Arlington tomorrow morning, leading to slippery sidewalks and roads.
A light glaze of ice is possible throughout much of the D.C. area and Maryland, especially on elevated and untreated surfaces, the National Weather Service warned on social media.
The wintry precipitation is expected to arrive around 7-9 a.m. on Christmas Eve, exiting midday.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Arlington, D.C. and other surrounding areas.
111 PM EST Mon Dec 23 2024
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY…
* 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. Plan on slippery road conditions. 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.
On Christmas Day, meanwhile, the NWS currently predicts partly sunny conditions with a high near 42. Neither ice nor snow is currently in the forecast for Wednesday.
Light freezing rain will push across portions of the area Tue AM. A light glaze of ice is possible especially on elevated & untreated surfaces. Precip moves into the Alleghenies between 3-5am before spreading toward the I-95 metros between 7-9am Tue. Precip exits midday. pic.twitter.com/h7IAkoSyMM
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) December 23, 2024
