The Washington, D.C., area has a chance for snow this upcoming weekend, and it could be significant snow that leads to school closures and messy roads.
Weather predictions can and will change, but we do know that a storm is moving our way. Temperatures will be bitterly cold on Saturday and Sunday, only in the teens and 20s. Frigid weather means the light, fluffy snow will have no problem sticking to the ground.
The snow is most likely to begin Saturday night into Sunday morning, continue through most of Sunday and end Sunday night, Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper said.
We’re expecting a storm capable of dropping a few inches of snow, with forecast models suggesting anything from 2 inches to 12 inches. You’ll want to stay tuned as we continue to refine the details.
Brace for potentially messy travel conditions on Sunday and the possibility of school closures or delays on Monday and even into Tuesday. A long, cold stretch means the snow will stick to the ground for some time. So, you can build a snowman and enjoy it for a while!
It is still too early to forecast exact snow amounts. Storm Team4 expects to share snow total predictions no more than 48 hours before the storm.
Most forecasting models show a very good chance for a pretty big storm in the D.C. area. But don’t trust a weather app or social media post promising 18 to 23 inches of snow, Kammerer said.
“No meteorologist actually looks at most of those apps, and they will change drastically,” Kammerer said.
We’ll keep you updated on how this storm develops. You can download our apps for daily forecast updates.
In the meantime, prepare by ensuring your snow shovel is on hand and picking up deicer for your sidewalks and steps. It should be dry during the day on Saturday, giving you time to prep.
And bundle up because it’s very, very cold!
Fun fact: Did you know this week marks 10 years since the blockbuster “Snowzilla” blizzard hit D.C.?
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