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.
It could be a treacherous evening commute today (Thursday) due to potential snow showers.
The National Weather Service this morning issued a Special Weather Statement — covering Arlington, the District and most of the D.C. area — warning of hazards on the roads should this 30-50% chance of snow materialize.
About an inch of snow fell in Arlington between Friday night and the early morning hours of Saturday.
Most main roads around the county have now been cleared as of 9:30 a.m., but many side streets remain snowcovered. Crews are now working on those local streets, while residents and businesses are expected to shovel their sidewalks within 24 hours.
Arlington County is under a Winter Weather Advisory starting later today.
One to two inches of snow are expected to fall between Friday night and Saturday morning.
Arlington and much of the D.C. area is now under a Winter Storm Warning.
The warning was issued just before 4 p.m. Saturday and will take effect starting 10 p.m. Sunday. The National Weather Service is predicting 5 inches to up to a foot of snow accumulation between Sunday night and early Tuesday morning.
Preparations are well underway in Arlington for a double dose of snow, starting this afternoon.
County crews have been applying salty “brine lines” on local roads over the past 24+ hours, in anticipation of expected snow squalls during the Friday evening commute.
Arlington — specifically, southern portions of Arlington — is under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning.
The warning was issued around 5:30 p.m. ahead of a line of storms moving in from the southwest.
It’s going to be a breezy start to 2025 in Arlington and the D.C. area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for much of the region, starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday (Jan 1). That follows a threat of storms tonight.
Be careful on the roads, sidewalks and trails this morning — icy spots are possible.
Freezing temperatures paired with damp conditions could result in slippery spots on pavement. Any ice is expected to melt as temperatures rise later this morning.
Arlington and the rest of the D.C. area are under a Dense Fog Advisory tonight.
After a foggy Tuesday, forecasters say conditions could get worse tonight, with visibility of a quarter mile or less. That could make driving hazardous across the region.
Expect more dry weather and gusty winds this weekend, and an elevated fire danger as a result.
Humidity levels are low and falling, contributing to the brush fire risk. Already, across the river, D.C. firefighters battled a brush fire Saturday morning in Rock Creek Park.
It’s going to be a very breezy — and, perhaps, briefly snowy — Thursday.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for much of the day tomorrow, saying that gusty winds could fell tree branches and cause some power outages.
