Arlington and the rest of the D.C. area are gearing up for significant snowfall.
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning this afternoon, to take effect at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Some 4-8 inches of snow are expected to fall by the time the flakes taper off Wednesday morning.
Update on 2/10/25 — The watch has now been upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning.
Earlier: A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.
It’s going to be a slippery Saturday in Arlington and most of the D.C. area.
Snow, sleet and freezing rain are expected throughout much of the day, starting with snow in the morning. The frozen precipitation is expected to make travel tricky, though temperatures are expected to remain above freezing during most of the storm and an overnight refreeze is not currently expected.
Brine lines and road salt are still being applied to county streets and state highways across Arlington, in advance of tonight’s wintry weather.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday, for expected sleet and freezing rain.
It could be an icy Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service just issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Arlington, the District of Columbia and other D.C. area locales.
A Wind Advisory has been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.
The advisory, which goes into effect Wednesday morning, warns of gusts up to 50 mph during the day.
Arlington Public Schools are opening on a two-hour delay Wednesday due to extreme cold.
The delay — and cancelation of morning field trips — comes after APS opened on time Tuesday.
There’s a slight chance of snow Tuesday night — but if it happens, it could make the evening commute hazardous.
That’s according to a new Special Weather Statement, below, from the National Weather Service.
Very cold weather over the next few days has prompted advisories from the National Weather Service.
Overnight low temperatures in the single digits or low-to-mid teens are expected all week. A Cold Weather Advisory — in effect starting tonight (Monday) and extending through Thursday morning — notes that wind chills could reach -10 degrees.
It’s still mostly rain that’s falling outside as of 1:30 p.m., but that’s likely to change soon.
Temperatures are dropping and forecasters say the immediate D.C. area should expect heavy snow and deteriorating conditions, starting around 2-3 p.m. The big threat later tonight, as frigid temperatures set in, is ice.
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.
