A Winter Weather Advisory was just issued for Arlington, the District and much of the D.C. area.
The National Weather Service says it expects 2-4 inches of snow to fall Sunday, making travel “very difficult.” Plunging temperatures may also lead to icy conditions Sunday night.
In anticipation of the snow, the GW Parkway announced that it would close starting early Sunday.
More from NWS:
1246 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2025
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.
* WHERE…The District of Columbia, central Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow will overspread the area Sunday morning and continue through the afternoon before tapering off during the evening. Snowfall rates could approach 1 inch an hour at times. Temperatures will fall into the teens Sunday night so any lingering moisture on area roadways will freeze.
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.
⚠❄️ Much of the area will be under Winter Storm Warnings & Winter Weather Advisories on Sunday from 7 AM until 7 PM, continuing into Monday morning for the Alleghenies. For the latest, check out: https://t.co/ZOlvEShgSf #MDwx #DCwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/G0esREWHbw
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) January 18, 2025
With snow expected on Sunday and dangerous cold expected early next week, now is the time to ensure you are prepared. pic.twitter.com/0AS59FzrfM
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) January 18, 2025
