Washington, D.C. – The first widespread winter storm of the season will move into the Mid-Atlantic tonight, bringing a mix of snow and ice that could cause slick roads and hazardous travel for the Tuesday morning commute. The National Weather Service in Baltimore and Washington has issued Winter Weather Advisories for areas along and west of U.S. 15 and north of I-70 in Maryland, including Frederick, Hagerstown, and Winchester.
According to forecasters, light snow will begin late Monday night and continue into early Tuesday, with accumulations generally around one inch near Washington and Baltimore and up to 2–4 inches farther west near Cumberland and Hagerstown. A glaze of ice—ranging from 0.05 to 0.10 inches—may also form in portions of northern Virginia and the western Maryland highlands, making untreated roads and sidewalks dangerously slick.
Travelers should expect slower traffic, especially on I-70, I-81, and I-66, where snow and freezing rain could combine during the morning rush. Drivers are urged to allow extra time and check for updated advisories overnight as temperatures fluctuate near freezing.
The storm will taper by midday Tuesday, but refreezing is possible Tuesday night as cold air lingers across the region.
Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect through Tuesday morning.
