LIVE | Winter storm warning for DC, MD, VA: When will snow start?
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Winter storm warnings are issued across Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia as a major winter storm moves into the region, bringing the threat of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain, according to the National Weather Service. The warning starts at 11 p.m. Saturday and lasts through Monday, covering the DMV.
Forecasters say snowfall is expected to begin late Saturday, with conditions expected to worsen overnight and into Sunday as colder air settles into the region. The storm is expected to be long-lasting, with periods of snow and mixed precipitation continuing through Monday before gradually tapering off.
Colder air arrived overnight, marking the start of the coldest stretch of the season so far. Temperatures will remain below freezing into next week, which could allow snow and ice to linger on roads and sidewalks.
Residents are urged to closely monitor forecasts and travel conditions as the storm unfolds. Hazardous travel is expected at times, particularly overnight and during heavier bands of snow or mixed precipitation.
When will the snow fall?
Timeline:
The storm is expected to continue to develop through tonight and last into early Monday, with dangerous cold lasting well into next week.
Here's the latest snowfall timeline for the DC area:
- 8 p.m. Saturday to midnight: First flakes will begin to fall.
- 5:30 a.m. Sunday: Everyone will start to see some snow.
- 8 a.m. Sunday: The heaviest snowfall is expected.
- 12:30 p.m. Sunday: Snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain.
- 4 p.m. Sunday: The entire DC area will see just sleet and freezing rain.
- 8 p.m. Sunday to midnight: The storm will move out of the area.
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LIVE STORM UPDATES
4:25 p.m. — FOX 5 DC meteorologist Mike Thomas shares his "personal last call map" update on snow totals
3 p.m. — Arctic air arrived
Colder Arctic air began moving into the region Saturday afternoon, ushering in the coldest stretch of the season so far. Temperatures were dropping into the low 20s at Reagan National Airport, and highs are expected to remain below freezing through much of next week.
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