Baltimore, MD – A winter weather advisory has been issued for Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., as an ice storm brings freezing rain, sleet, and snow to the region. The advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Wednesday until 10 a.m. Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service, sleet accumulations could reach up to one inch, with ice buildups of up to one-tenth of an inch. These conditions are expected to create hazardous travel, particularly during the Thursday morning commute.
Precipitation will begin Wednesday evening with a mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow before turning into steady freezing rain overnight. By Thursday morning, warming temperatures should transition the freezing rain into regular rainfall, improving road conditions.
Travelers should prepare for icy roads and potential delays. Authorities urge caution while driving and recommend checking local forecasts for updates.
The advisory covers central and northern Maryland, northwest Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Areas like Baltimore and surrounding communities could see significant ice accumulation before conditions improve later in the day.