WASHINGTON — As a light snow cleared out of the D.C. region on Tuesday morning, gusty winds began to move in. Wind chills will plummet into the teens and wind gusts may reach 40 mph.
“It’s already brisk out there this morning, the winds are going to continue to increase,” Storm Team 4 meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts said.
Below is a look at current wind gusts in mph throughout the area.
A gusty Northwest wind awaits you on the other side of the door. These are the current gusts in mph. Wind gusts of 30-40mph will be possible this afternoon driving wind chills into the teens and low 20s. High today: 35° #Working4You pic.twitter.com/SWQI0pj8nS
— Chuck Bell (@ChuckBell4) January 30, 2018
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A light snow on Tuesday morning lead to some public school systems in Maryland and one in Virginia to open two hours late. The snow was a low-impact event but roads could still be slippery in some areas.
In Maryland, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Carroll County, Howard County, Montgomery County and Frederick County public schools will open two hours late because of the snow.
In Virginia, Spotsylvania County Public Schools will open two hours late.
In Loudoun County, Virginia, and Germantown, Maryland, snow stuck to grassy patches and cars while roads are just wet. Slick spots are still possible, however.
Light snow falling in Germantown. Roads are wet for now but there could be some slippery patches. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/2nDDe1oA8u
— Kathy Stewart (@KStewartWTOP) January 30, 2018
There could be more snow on the way later in the week. Thursday’s temperatures will be mild and near the 50s, but temperatures will drop overnight, creating another chance for snow on Friday.
Although this chance of snow is right on the line, the precipitation could complicate Friday morning’s commute.
Here’s a look at the latest forecast:
Tuesday: Light rain or snow ends before noon. Winds pick up after the snow.
Highs: Mid to upper 30s.
Tuesday night: Clear, breezy and cold. Wind chills in the teens.
Lows: 15-23 degrees.
Wednesday: Cold with a light breeze.
Highs: lower to upper 30s.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy, mild. Showers in the evening.
Highs: Mid 40s to lower 50s.
WTOP’s Kathy Stewart and Neal Augenstein contributed to this report.
