People across the D.C. region endured a rough Tuesday morning commute, as rain and fog created slick conditions on area roads less than a day after a wintry mix moved into the region.
Freezing rain created slick spots, as temperatures hovered near freezing.
Conditions improved between 9 and 10 a.m., when temperatures rose above freezing and the threat of freezing rain ended.
A winter weather advisory expired at 10 a.m. for counties west of Interstate 95. The National Weather Service said affected areas included:
- Montgomery County, Maryland
- Howard County, Maryland
- Fairfax County, Virginia
- Fauquier County, Virginia
- Loudoun County, Virginia, and
- Prince William County, Virginia
Public schools in Fairfax and Loudoun counties were among the area schools on a two-hour delay.
The rest of Tuesday is expected to stay cool and damp, with pockets of drizzle and additional rounds of rain at night. Expect possible patchy fog into Wednesday morning.
Mild, muggy conditions are expected Wednesday, with highs in the 50s. Warmer highs in the 60s are likely south and west of the District. Expect scattered showers to continue.
The unseasonably warm temperatures continue Thursday, with highs reaching the upper 60s. Scattered showers remain possible.
The rest of Tuesday is expected to stay cool and damp, with pockets of drizzle and additional rounds of rain at night. Expect possible patchy fog into Wednesday morning.
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7NEWS FIRST ALERT FORECAST
TUESDAY EVENING: Rain likely. Patchy fog may reduce visibility. Temps in the 40s.
TONIGHT: Scattered showers, patchy fog. Roads may stay wet, reduced visibility at times. Lows between 37 and 43.
WEDNESDAY: Cloudy, milder. Scattered showers. Highs between 52 and 58.
THURSDAY: Clouds give way to some sunshine. Scattered showers possible. Highs between 58 and 68.
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