The Washington, D.C., area is gearing up for a significant winter storm Sunday, with precipitation expected to start as rain, transition to a wintry mix, and turn into snow overnight into Monday morning, reports Baltimore Chronicle via WTOP. This storm is part of a larger system affecting the Northeast, prompting blizzard alerts from Massachusetts through parts of Maryland, including a Blizzard Warning in Queen Anne’s County until 6 p.m. Monday.
The National Weather Service forecasts that the District of Columbia could see approximately 3.4 inches of snow by 1 a.m. Tuesday, while surrounding areas are expected to experience higher totals. Leesburg, Virginia, may receive up to 5.4 inches, Annapolis, Maryland, around 8.6 inches, and Elkton, Maryland, potentially 14.1 inches. Meteorologists caution that visibility will drop significantly as snow accumulates, and roads may become hazardous Sunday night, with conditions improving Monday morning as the storm moves east, though cold and blustery weather will persist into the early week.
In D.C., city officials began salting major roadways at noon on Sunday. A Cold Alert issued Saturday night activated hypothermia shelters to assist residents during the frigid weather. Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness, advising citizens to limit travel and prepare for possible power outages. Montgomery County will enforce a Winter Storm Warning from 3 p.m. Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday. The county’s Department of Transportation crews mobilized at noon, and free parking is being offered in county garages at least until noon Monday.
Prince George’s County authorities reported that pretreatment of roadways would start Sunday when conditions allow. Residents are advised to park in driveways or on the even-numbered side of streets. Public bus service, TheBus, will not operate on Sunday due to weather conditions. In Virginia, the Department of Transportation stated that crews will delay road pretreatment because rain could wash away treatments, urging residents to stay home if possible to allow for safe clearing of roads.
The storm system is expected to continue affecting the region through Monday morning, with local authorities emphasizing that residents take precautions to ensure personal safety and minimize travel disruptions.
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