Snow Thursday morning could lead to slippery conditions, forecasters say.
A Winter Weather Advisory was just issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area. Only an inch of snow is expected, but it could lead to hazardous driving on local roads.
Forecasters are also warning about the possibility of accumulating snow during the evening commute today (Wednesday).
Local and state-maintained roads have already been pre-treated with brine lines by Arlington County and VDOT crews, in anticipation of the wintry weather.
More, below, from the National Weather Service.
1239 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE…Portions of DC, central, north central, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The first snow event will fall during the evening commute, with temperatures well below freezing. This will likely cause roads to become very slick during a period of high traffic volume. The second event will impact the Thursday morning commute, causing roads to once again become slick with surface temperatures into the upper teens to low 20s.
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.
