Main roads and highways around Arlington are mostly clear, after an inch or less of snow fell across the county.
Traffic cameras show mostly wet roads, though many neighborhood streets remain snow-covered after the overnight snowfall. The last of the flakes stopped falling in Arlington around 8 a.m.
After initially implementing its severe weather plan, Arlington Transit announced as the snow wrapped up that it was resuming normal bus service.
“ART and STAR will move to normal Sunday service the rest of the day, as the streets are passable, and the snow has stopped,” the transit service said.
With the snow concluded, attention now turns to the wind and cold.
“A Gale Warning is in effect through this evening for all waters, then continues for the lower Potomac and middle Chesapeake Bay into the overnight hours,” the National Weather Service said this morning in a hazardous weather outlook. “Cold wind chills approaching 0 degrees are possible this afternoon through tonight.”
On Sunday night, the weather service issued a Special Weather Statement about the frigid cold and icy hazards.
…LOW WIND CHILL VALUES AND ICY SPOTS…
Wind chill values will dip between 5 below zero and 5 above zero across much of Maryland, northern Virginia, eastern West Virginia, and Washington DC this evening. Ridges above 1500 feet elevation may have wind chill values around 10 below zero. With this being the coldest conditions so far this season, residents venturing outside are reminded to wear a thick coat, hat, and gloves to prevent hypothermia. Make sure animals have a warm, dry shelter with unfrozen water. Winds will begin to slacken the second half of the night, but air temperatures will still be in the teens.
In addition, the cold temperatures will result in any residual snow and water (in areas which saw snow earlier in the day) to freeze on untreated roads and sidewalks. Slow down and use caution when driving, as areas which appear wet could be icy. If you are walking outside, watch your steps on sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
