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Winter Storm Watch

Areas Affected: Augusta; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Clarke; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Page; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Warren; Western Loudoun

NWS Baltimore/Washington (Washington D.C., Central Maryland, Northern Virginia, Eastern West Virginia)

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING… …WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected today. Snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 3 inches, and up to one tenth inch of ice are expected today. Heavy wet snow is possible Tuesday night into Wednesday, with total snow accumulation of 5 inches or more possible.

* WHERE…Portions the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains, and northern Maryland.

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The snow and ice will result in difficult travel conditions today. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Difficult travel conditions and significant reductions in visibility are possible late tonight through Wednesday.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.


Winter Weather Advisory

Areas Affected: Augusta; Central Virginia Blue Ridge; Clarke; Northern Virginia Blue Ridge; Page; Rockingham; Shenandoah; Warren; Western Loudoun

NWS Baltimore/Washington (Washington D.C., Central Maryland, Northern Virginia, Eastern West Virginia)

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING… …WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected today. Snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to 3 inches, and up to one tenth inch of ice are expected today. Heavy wet snow is possible Tuesday night into Wednesday, with total snow accumulation of 5 inches or more possible.

* WHERE…Portions the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Mountains, and northern Maryland.

* WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The snow and ice will result in difficult travel conditions today. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times. Difficult travel conditions and significant reductions in visibility are possible late tonight through Wednesday.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.