Weather

Snow is falling, but most main roads across Arlington appear clear

By ARLnow.com
1/9

It’s a winter wonderland outside, as Arlington and the D.C. area get our first snowfall of the season.

Across Arlington, traffic cameras show that main roads are mostly clear. Few problems have been reported, according to scanner traffic, with the notable exception of a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Wilson Blvd in western Arlington. Police requested a salt truck to the area and temporarily closed the road.

At least 1-2 other spinouts or crashes have since been reported, though the volume of incidents is relatively light for a snow day.

Arlington Public Schools remains on a two-hour delay. Most everything else is operating as normal, from county government to Metrobuses.

According to forecasters, the immediate D.C. area appears likely to meet, if not overperform, the original “near 1 inch” accumulation expectation. The region remains under a Winter Weather Advisory until 4 p.m.

From the National Weather Service:

436 AM EST Fri Dec 5 2025

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON…

* WHAT…Snow, with total snow accumulations near 1 inch.

* WHERE…DC, central Maryland, and northern Virginia.

* WHEN…Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Given temperatures will be in the 20s, snow is expected to accumulate on all untreated surfaces. A light snow will overspread the advisory area, with slightly higher amounts possible in any banding features. As snow winds down, a light freezing drizzle is possible into the 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.

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