DC Snow Forecast: Winter Storm Warning, State of Emergency issued for region

Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia have all declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold and the likelihood of travel delays and school disruptions to the region. 

LATEST SNOW FORECAST: DC area under winter storm warning
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FOX 5 Chief Meteorologist Tucker Barnes shares the latest forecast as the DMV is under a state of emergency. 

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Winter Storm Warning issued for entire DC region

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire Washington, D.C. region on Friday ahead of a winter storm that is expected to bring heavy snow, ice and dangerous temperatures to the area this weekend.

Cold Weather Advisory issued in DC region
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A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued in the D.C. region ahead of a weekend winter storm.

DC Snow Forecast: Winter Storm Watch, Cold Weather Advisory
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The Washington, D.C. region is bracing for a surge of Arctic air that is expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold and the potential for travel delays and school disruptions.

DC preparing for weekend winter storm
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D.C. is urgently preparing for this weekend's winter storm. Roads and being treated and crews are preparing. But there's another group getting ready to help some of the most vulnerable community members. FOX 5's Sydney Persing has more on the "Snow Team Heroes."

Winter storm watch: DMV prepares for weekend snow
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The D.C. region is bracing for what's expected to be a major winter storm this weekend. FOX 5 has you covered with the latest updates on the incoming weather. 

Shoppers stocking up ahead of winter storm
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The dash to grocery stores around the region is underway with people getting ready for this weekend’s snowstorm. FOX 5’s Tisha Lewis joins us from Bethesda.

Salt brining begins across DMV ahead of winter storm
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At the Salt Dome in Northeast D.C., they've been mixing the brine here all day, and in the last hour or so, loaded up the trucks and are starting that pretreatment on district roads. One thing about the mix used in D.C. is that it's not just salt and water — there's also beet juice.

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DC Winter Storm: How much snow will we get?

The Washington, D.C. area is expected to see significant snowfall this weekend. The big question is – how much? 

Winter storm watch vs. warning: What's the difference?

FOX 5's Weather Team says as of Thursday afternoon, models are showing a potential of a foot or more of snow for the D.C. area.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm

Virginia officials say a major winter storm could bring snow, sleet and freezing rain statewide. Gov. Spanberger has declared a state of emergency and urged residents to stay off the roads.

What to do if your flight gets canceled due to winter storms

Flight cancellations are likely this weekend as a massive winter storm is expected to cripple much of the U.S. 

Winter Storm Watch as heavy snow threat builds in DC region
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A Winter Storm Watch is in place from Saturday evening through Monday morning as a surge of Arctic air moves into the Washington, D.C. region, bringing the threat of heavy snow, dangerous cold and the potential for travel delays and school disruptions.