* WHAT…Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10
inches, with amounts of up to 12 inches possible in isolated spots
if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations of a
trace are possible with localized amounts up to 0.10″ across
portions of the central VA Piedmont.
* WHERE…Washington DC, central, north central, and northern
Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN…Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Untreated and unplowed roads may become impassable.
During the times of heaviest snowfall, even primary roads may be
impassable. It is highly recommended to postpone non-essential
travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates between 1 to 2 inches per hour
are possible through mid morning. There will be a break from late
morning through early afternoon with intermittent light snow, with
possible sleet or freezing drizzle. A second round of snow is
likely late this afternoon and evening before precipitation ends
tonight. Current snow accumulations generally ranging between 4 to
8 inches across the Baltimore and DC metro areas. Additional snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected later this afternoon and
evening.