Winter weather alerts: Snow flurries spotted across DC, Maryland & Virginia
Winter Weather Update: Snow fall hits the DMV region on Saturday
Snow flurries and sleet were spotted across the D.C. region on Saturday morning.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Snow flurries and sleet were spotted across the D.C. region on Saturday morning.
Snow flurries hit DC region Saturday morning
What we know:
The weekend weather threat arrives on Saturday after cold air builds overnight. Wintry conditions, starting as snow and sleet before mixing with rain and freezing rain, are expected to begin around noon.
Icy conditions forecasted for Saturday afternoon
Timeline:
The wintry mix is expected to continue into the evening, with temperatures remaining around 30 degrees. These icy conditions could result in significant travel delays and disruptions on Saturday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service advises drivers to prepare for slippery roads, slow down, and exercise caution while traveling.
Snow, sleet, freezing rain expected Saturday across DC region
A messy mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain is expected across the Washington, D.C. region on Saturday as an active weather pattern brings the possibility of snowfall to parts of the DMV over the next week.
Winter Weather alerts
What they're saying:
FOX 5's Gwen Tolbart says Ice Storm Warnings have been issued for Garrett County, Maryland, and Allegany County from 8 a.m. on Saturday to 1 a.m. on Sunday. Potential trees and power lines down are also concerns.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the National Weather Service and FOX 5 meteorologists.