Most of DC area’s Winter Weather Advisory cancelled after snowy morning
Some D.C. residents may be experiencing weather whiplash as Saturday was springlike but temperatures have dropped to transition rain into wet snow; the National Weather Service cancelled most of its Winter Weather Advisory for the region on Sunday morning.
Warm temperatures nearing 60 moved out to make way for wintry weather Sunday. Here’s what you need to know.
- The NWS’s Winter Weather Advisory was cancelled for most of the D.C. region. The winter storm warning in the Shenandoah Valley will continue.
- Snowfall predicted totals mostly range from around 1 to 2 inches. Areas north and west could have 3 to 6 inches of snow.
- Sunday afternoon could bring more snowfall, but little accumulation.
- Roads could be wet, use caution on bridges and overpasses.
- Potential for a refreeze Monday morning.
With snowfall wrapping up in some parts of the region and warm temperatures preventing accumulations, the NWS reigned in its advisory for parts of the region around 8:30 a.m. It also lowered its expected snowfall totals.
“The ground and pavement is warm, and it will take awhile for us to see much accumulation,” Storm Team4 Meteorologist Mike Stinneford said. “Look for up to 2 inches of snow, mainly on the grass.”
But Stinneford said areas north and west could see accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.
Most advisories have been cancelled, with only light snow expected the rest of the day with minimal additional accumulation. The winter storm warning and adjacent advisory for the southern Shenandoah Valley remains, however. Latest snow reports here: https://t.co/1LRom0j0Or
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 13, 2022
Snow will mostly accumulate on non-paved surfaces, according to the NWS.
The WTOP Traffic Center warns drivers to budget extra time when driving in the snow and to leave extra distance between their vehicle and the one in front of it as slippery spots can make braking distances further.
Band of heavier #snow west to north of town, caution I-81 corridor, I-66 through #FrontRoyal, road temps below freezing. #DCSnow #MdTraffic #VaTraffic #DCTraffic
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Stinneford said roads should be mainly just wet with some slick spots on bridges and overpasses.
But there is an expected refreeze on Monday morning as temperatures are expected to plummet further Sunday night and into Monday.
“Any standing water will freeze, and roads may become slick,” Stinneford said.
The National Weather Service (NWS) for the Baltimore-Washington Area warned those living in the area to not be fooled by the warm temperatures on Saturday.
While today will be mild, breezy and dry, the old adage “Red sky at morning, sailors take warning” will be apt today as temperatures fall rapidly tonight, with rain changing to snow for most of the area by early Sunday morning. Our latest forecast is at https://t.co/ZOlvERZ7E7 pic.twitter.com/yxUWMB6kqa
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 12, 2022
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Forecast:
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy and colder. Standing water on area roadways will freeze. Lows in the low to mid 20s.
MONDAY: Very cold with icy spots in the morning. Mostly sunny, brisk and chilly the rest of the day. Highs in the mid to upper 30s.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and seasonably chilly. Highs in the low to mid 40s.
WEDNESDAY: Increasing cloudiness and warmer. Highs in the low to mid 50s.