Just one week after the District experienced its first snowfall of the season, weather reports are stating that the D.C. area might see an overnight flurry this weekend!
When is it going to snow in D.C.?
The snow is expected to fall around the D.C. area late Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Specifically, the precipitation is expected to start around 8 pm as a “wintry mix”, suggesting the likelihood of sleet or freezing rain, but that it would then transition into a full-fledged flurry as the night continues and temperatures drop.
The snowfall is expected to peak at around 3 am on Sunday and then to gently slow until stopping altogether before dawn.
In other words, if you have errands to run this weekend, whether picking up a Christmas tree if you haven’t already or doing some Christmas shopping, you might want to do it Saturday morning so that you aren’t stuck driving in less-than-ideal road conditions.
How much is it going to snow?
According to predictions from both NBC Washington and FOX 5, Washingtonians can expect anywhere between 1 and 3 inches of snow to accumulate overnight.
The snowstorm is expected to stop before sunrise, but as more freezing temperatures are heading our way immediately after these forecasted flurries, it seems the snow won’t melt until temperatures rise again later this week.
Winter weather travel tips
As stated above, as a result of the freezing temperatures heading to the Northeast immediately after this expected snowstorm, driving conditions are going to be particularly dangerous.
Here are a few things you might want to keep in mind if you have to drive through the snow this weekend:
- Those who have to travel along the I-95 heading north on Sunday morning are likely to encounter sporadic snow and slick roads.
- Plan shopping or activities that require the car for Saturday, to avoid driving on Sunday.
- Ensure your car is fully winterized.
- Fill your gas tank up and keep it near full; this will avoid fuel line icing.
- Avoid traveling on the roads alone, but if you must, be sure to share your timetable and routes with someone else.