The D.C. area is bracing for another dose of snow this week as forecasters are warning the region will see several inches of fresh powder come Tuesday.
Residents across the D.C. area are bracing for another round of snow as forecasters are warning the region will see several inches of fresh powder come Tuesday.
The National Weather Service said Monday that a winter storm warning would be in effect from 1 p.m. on Tuesday to 7 a.m. Wednesday as snow totals could range between 4 and 8 inches.
The heaviest snowfall is expected between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Tuesday. Officials predict between 1 and 2 inches of snow may accumulate per hour.
The agency urged D.C.-area residents to be alert and cautious as road conditions could prove hazardous and impact the Tuesday evening commutes.
7News First Alert Senior Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff told WTOP snow would develop in a southwest to northeast direction, with higher snow totals more likely to accumulate across the south.
Temperatures will kick off the day above freezing but will eventually dip into the low 30s, even the upper 20s, according to van de Graaff, who noted the Tuesday morning commute would be entirely dry.
DC-area readies for snow
A state of emergency was issued by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who called on Virginians “prepare for possible impacts to roadways and infrastructure beginning overnight Monday throughout Tuesday.”
In the District, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District Snow Team would be initiated, a deployment which includes the activation of over 200 snow plows to treat major roadways and neighborhood streets. The snow teams are expected to hit the streets at approximately 8 p.m. on Monday to begin pretreatment.
A look ahead at midweek forecast
Come Wednesday, residents will be dealing with some leftover snow that will eventually turn into a wintry mix by the evening as temperatures rise back up to the upper 30s.
Morning rain is expected Thursday, with temperatures potentially bouncing into the upper 40s. The day may be mostly cloudy, however.
Full forecast
MONDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds, cold
Lows: 25-31
Winds: Light
Expect an increase in clouds overnight with chilly lows below freezing.
TUESDAY: WINTER ALERT
Cloudy and cold start, snowy by noon
Highs: 32-36
Winds: Southeast 5-10 mph
After a cloudy and cold start to the day, snow will develop by late morning and into the afternoon. Expect measurable heavy, wet snowfall across the area through Tuesday night.
WEDNESDAY: WINTER ALERT
Morning snow ends, mostly cloudy, afternoon wintry mix
Highs: 35-40
Winds: East 5-10 mph
The day starts with leftover snow showers. The latest guidance shows a lull in precipitation for the bulk of the day with a chance of a wintry mix toward evening.
THURSDAY: Morning rain showers possible, otherwise cloudy
Highs: 43-48
Winds: Southwest 5-10 mph
Any morning rain will slowly taper off with some clearing by the afternoon with seasonable temperatures.
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