washington – Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Friday afternoon that regional snow teams will be deployed ahead of expected snow Saturday night into Sunday morning.
A cold warning has been issued for Washington, D.C., and an extreme cold warning is expected to begin at 7:00 a.m. Sunday morning
Clearing of highways and elevated structures will begin Friday night, with regional snow teams beginning to treat major roads Saturday night.
It’s snowing this weekend in Washington, D.C.
Friday night will be cold with partly sunny skies and overnight lows in the 20s and 30s.
On Saturday, temperatures will be in the 30s in most areas, with some reaching the 40s. The day will start out partly cloudy, with clouds getting thicker as the day goes on.
The next system will move into the area starting Saturday night, possibly starting with light rain or cold weather before transitioning to snow.
When is it expected to start snowing in DC?
Models currently show snowfall for the Washington area overnight into around dawn Sunday. Snowfall amounts will be light to moderate, with most models showing general snowfall amounts of 1-2 inches around Washington, D.C., with isolated spots of up to 2-4 inches possible in Northeast Washington, D.C. near the Baltimore area.
Snow in the Washington area will likely end before sunrise Sunday, with sunshine possible by mid-morning. Despite the chance of sunshine, temperatures will drop into the teens Sunday night into Monday.
DC snowfall schedule
Saturday
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Evening (after 8pm): Precipitation arrives as a brief wintery mix.
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Late Night: Quick transition to full snow.
Sunday morning (before sunrise)
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Early Morning: Snow will continue overnight into early morning. The system exits before sunrise.
winter weather travel
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Those heading to Baltimore, Philadelphia or New York early Sunday may expect a period of snow and slippery roads.
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Plan your trip and check the latest weather to avoid storms.
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Before winter begins, have your vehicle thoroughly inspected and winterized.
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Keep the fuel tank close to full to avoid fuel line freezing.
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Avoid traveling alone and let others know your schedule and route.