A small burst of snow could result in big problems during Friday morning’s commute.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Friday morning. Less than an inch of snow is likely, but very cold temperatures mean that whatever falls is likely to stick on local roads.
More from NWS:
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…SNOW IS LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION LESS THAN ONE INCH. THE BEST CHANCE FOR SNOW WILL BE BETWEEN 7 AM AND NOON FRIDAY. * WHERE…THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA. * WHEN…FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM EST FRIDAY. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…WITH SURFACE TEMPERATURES WELL BELOW FREEZING FRIDAY MORNING, EVEN MINOR ACCUMULATIONS OF SNOW COULD CAUSE UNTREATED ROADS TO BECOME ICY. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… DRIVERS SHOULD PREPARE FOR ICY TRAVEL FRIDAY MORNING, AND PLAN FOR EXTRA TIME TO TRAVEL. WHILE IT IS NOT CERTAIN THAT SNOW ACCUMULATION AND ICY TRAVEL WILL DEVELOP AT THIS TIME, THE POTENTIAL THREAT IS THERE. PLAN AHEAD. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1. &&
Arlington County says its crews will be pretreating roads overnight, ahead of the snow.
County crews will be out overnight pretreating arterials and will remain ready to respond to any problems developing from a morning rush-hour event. Plan for a slower-than-usual Friday a.m. #ArlWX https://t.co/JnvPU3tlvu https://t.co/erxIHxildC
— Arlington Department of Environmental Services (@ArlingtonDES) January 31, 2019
A Winter Weather Advisory in effect from the Potomac Highlands, across the Mason-Dixon region of MD and south into eastern WV and northeast VA. Minor snow accumulations, combined with below freezing temperatures, will lead to some travel disruptions and slick untreated roads. pic.twitter.com/8mr73nCoO9
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) January 31, 2019
A Winter Commuting Hazard Statement has been issued for portions of central, northeast, and southeast Maryland, the District of Columbia, and northeast Virginia. Be prepared for a small amount of snow to fall during the Friday morning rush hour. Watch for slippery or icy roads. pic.twitter.com/ucveGjsUgc
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) January 31, 2019
NEW and significant forecast change: Light snow could cause icy travel for Friday morning’s commute in Washington region. Bring home your laptop if you have telework option. https://t.co/3BZdw0dYBi
— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) January 31, 2019