There’s a slight chance of snow Tuesday night — but if it happens, it could make the evening commute hazardous.
That’s according to a new Special Weather Statement, below, from the National Weather Service.
The forecast puts the chance of snow showers in any given D.C. area location around 25%. Accumulation of about a half inch is possible.
More, below, from NWS.
151 PM EST Tue Jan 21 2025
…POTENTIAL WINTER COMMUTING HAZARD FOR THE WASHINGTON AND FREDERICKSBURG METRO AREAS THIS EVENING…
There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for this evening’s commute. Isolated to scattered snow showers (a 20 to 30 percent chance at any one location) are forecast between 5 PM late this afternoon and 10 PM this evening across the Washington metropolitan area, the City of Fredericksburg, and southern Maryland. Up to a half inch of accumulation is possible on area roads and walkways.
If this threat materializes during the evening rush hour, untreated roads could quickly turn icy. This could lead to areas of dangerous travel conditions.
If commuting this evening, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of travel disruptions. Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel time, and consider using public transportation.
