Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 12:19PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread sleet across the
region, with the potential for ice today, especially south of
Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the
high threat for significant snow, sleet, and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through much of the week with
sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations
up to one to two inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of
an inch.
* WHERE...DC, portions of central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming
moderate to heavy in intensity at times. Some freezing rain may
mix in with the sleet later this afternoon into the early evening.
Ice accumulations up to tenth of an inch are possible in a few
spots. A prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and
teens continues this evening and lasting through much of the week,
with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 19:19 - ma klo 11:00
