Washington, D.C. – Roads across the Capital Region could turn snow-covered within hours as rain switches to accumulating snow between 4 and 6 p.m., just ahead of the evening commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 5 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday for Washington, D.C., Prince George’s and Charles counties in Maryland, and much of northern Virginia, including Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and Prince William counties. Snow totals of 2 to 4 inches are expected, with localized amounts near 5 inches. Northwest winds will gust between 30 and 40 mph overnight.
Farther west in the Shenandoah Valley and into eastern West Virginia, including Winchester, Front Royal and Harrisonburg, snow continues through 7 a.m. Monday. Valley locations may see 1 to 2 inches, while ridges above 1,000 feet could pick up 3 to 6 inches with gusts up to 45 mph, leading to blowing snow and visibility under one-half mile at times.
In central Virginia, including Culpeper, Stafford and Spotsylvania, 1 to 3 inches are expected from 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. Monday.
Drivers should allow extra travel time, reduce speed and check 511 for state-specific road conditions. Slick roads and reduced visibility are likely to impact the Monday morning commute before conditions gradually improve late morning.
