Snowy Mess in the DC Area

The DC area is still dealing with a winter storm warning as folks start to dig out from a good amount of snow. Roads are a bit tricky, with some icy spots and slush. The snow piled up quickly, with some places getting between 3 to 8 inches. In Virginia, Manassas saw the most snowfall, with 9. 5 inches. Fairfax, Centreville, and Arlington also got a good amount, with 5 to 7 inches. In Maryland, parts of Charles County got 9 inches, and Calvert County saw nearly 8 inches.

As Wednesday morning started, there was a mix of freezing drizzle, sleet, and snowflakes south of Interstate 70 and the upper part of I-270. Roads were wet with some icy spots on bridges and overpasses. Expect slippery secondary roads in that zone with another half to one inch of accumulation. By the afternoon, the DC area may see a mix of freezing rain and sleet that will later turn into rain. The day’s high temperatures will remain in the mid-30s for much of the day, with winds staying at about 5 mph. Come Thursday, any leftover snow buildup on the roads will likely be washed out as the DC area is hit with another dose of rain. Temperatures are forecast to reach the high 40s before slumping back into the low 20s by nightfall. The start of the weekend will kick off with some sunny weather on Friday. But, that reprieve will be temporary as Saturday and Sunday are due to be rainy, according to the weather service.

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