Up to 4 inches of snow and icy temperatures expected Sunday in Alexandria

Published January 18, 2025 at 5:26PM

Walking on E. Reed Avenue in Alexandria, Jan. 6, 2025 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Between two and four inches of snow and icy conditions are expected Sunday in and around Alexandria.

A National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory is in effect in Alexandria from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.

NWS cautioned that travel could be very difficult during those hours.

According to NWS:

Snow will overspread the area Sunday morning and continue through the afternoon before tapering off during the evening. Snowfall rates could approach 1 inch an hour at times. Temperatures will fall into the teens Sunday night so any lingering moisture on area roadways will freeze.

The Northern Virginia Transportation Authority advised residents on X to prepare for roadway closures this weekend.

To see what streets are being plowed and the status of de-icing efforts, check out Alexandria’s SnowReport tracking system.

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James Cullum

Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.