Snow is starting to fall around Alexandria and the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter weather advisory.
The advisory is in effect until 11 a.m. on Thursday. This snow is likely to be significantly lighter than previous winter storms, with no more than one inch of snow accumulation expected.
Even so, the NWS warned of slippery road conditions and hazardous conditions that could impact the Thursday morning commute.
The forecast said snow is likely this afternoon and tomorrow (Thursday) before 1 p.m. Temperatures are then expected to start climbing into the high 50s next week.
More, below, from the National Weather Service.
1239 PM EST Wed Feb 19 2025
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 11 AM EST THURSDAY…
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE…Portions of DC, central, north central, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.
* WHEN…From 7 AM to 11 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The first snow event will fall during the evening commute, with temperatures well below freezing. This will likely cause roads to become very slick during a period of high traffic volume. The second event will impact the Thursday morning commute, causing roads to once again become slick with surface temperatures into the upper teens to low 20s.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
