The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Alexandria and its neighbors ahead of snow expected tomorrow (Thursday) morning.
The advisory is set for 6 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday morning, with the city expected to get two-three inches of snow in the morning with a chance for more in the afternoon.
If it does snow, it will be the third snow of the year for Alexandria. The city received a fairly light dusting this past weekend that followed a severe snowstorm earlier this month.
See the full advisory below:
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 1 PM EST
THURSDAY…* WHAT…Snow. Snow accumulations of up to two inches with locally
higher amounts around three inches possible.* WHERE…The District of Columbia, portions of central, northern
and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.* WHEN…From 6 AM to 1 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the morning commute.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation will start as rain and then
switch over to snow during the Thursday morning commute.
Instructions: Slow down and use caution while traveling. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Target Area:
Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria
Fairfax
Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park
Southern Fauquier
Spotsylvania
Stafford
NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the City of Alexandria, effective until 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20. Find information about how to prepare for winter weather. https://t.co/76kuTJasQf
— AlexandriaVAOEM (@AlexandriaVAOEM) January 19, 2022
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