Winter Storm Warning, MD, VA, DC
National Weather Service Alert
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST
TUESDAY.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 9 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12
inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this
area. Ice accumulations of a trace possible near Interstate 66.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall
rates occur overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Snow may
mix with sleet and perhaps some freezing rain Monday morning into
the afternoon, especially right along the Interstate 66 corridor.
A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and
evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
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