Snowfall is expected to hit the D.C. region this weekend for the second time this December, bringing freezing weather and possible ice with it.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from midnight to 10 a.m. Sunday.
Saturday is going to be dry with cloudy skies throughout the day. But that’ll all change during the evening hours as there will be rain mixed with snow showers, and will quickly turn to all snow after midnight.
“A couple of hours with some heavy snowfall is possible,” 7News First Alert Meteorologist Jordan Evans said, leading to 1 to 2 inches of snow by Sunday morning.
The wintry weather, along with freezing temperatures, could make for icy roads.
“If you plan to be (outside), take it slow and allow some extra time,” Evans said.
Even though the snow should be done by Sunday morning, wind chills will be in the teens, which will drop the temperatures to the 20s.
When you go back to work on Monday, temperatures will be in the teens, but will rise only to the upper 20s to low 30s.
Just last week, the first snowstorm hit the D.C. region in December for the first time since 2017.
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FORECAST
SATURDAY:
Mostly cloudy
Highs: 45-51
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
The daytime remains dry with highs in the 40s and relatively light winds. An approaching weather-maker will bring added clouds by early evening and a spotty wintry mix during the evening. The timing for accumulating snow to begin is after 11 p.m. as colder air works into the area.
SATURDAY NIGHT: WINTER ALERT
Snow showers
Lows: 25-30
Wind Chill: 20s
Winds: North 10-20 mph
Rain may mix with snow at the onset of precipitation, then change to all snow as colder air moves in behind the cold front. Expect slick roads and sidewalks and snow to accumulate on the grass and untreated surfaces first. It is recommended to delay or avoid travel in the early morning hours.
SUNDAY: AM WINTER ALERT, PM COLD ALERT
AM snow showers, PM cold and windy
Highs: 28-32
Wind Chill: 10s and 20s
Winds: Northwest 15-25 mph
Gusts: 35-40 mph
Expect an inch or two of snow on the ground as the sun comes up. Leftover snow showers are possible, mainly east of I-95 during the morning hours. Cold air quickly moves in behind the Arctic front and temperatures will fall into the 20s throughout the day.
SUNDAY NIGHT: COLD ALERT
Mostly clear and cold
Lows: 18-22
Wind Chill: 5-10
Winds: Northwest 15-20 mph
A very cold night due to wind chills in the single digits. The bus stop and morning commute will be very cold and those outside should dress in many layers and cover exposed skin to protect from frostbite.
MONDAY: COLD ALERT
Partly sunny
Highs: 28-34
Wind Chill: 20s
Winds: Northwest 10-15 mph
Gusts: 20-25 mph
Morning temperatures in the single digits will only climb into the upper 20s to low 30s. Many neighborhoods will be subfreezing all day long.
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