Alexandria, Northern Virginia and the rest of the D.C. region are under a Winter Weather Advisory starting at midnight tonight (Sunday).
The National Weather Service is predicting between 1-3 inches of snowfall in the region this weekend, starting tonight and lasting through early Sunday morning. The advisory will remain in effect through 10 a.m. Sunday.
NWS first issued an advisory at 7:51 a.m. before publishing an update at 9:38 a.m.
Precipitation may “briefly start as rain in some locations,” with a “narrow band of heavier snow” developing later this evening and overnight, according to NWS. It’s possible that some localities, particularly Baltimore and northeastern Maryland, could see as much as 4-5 inches of snow.
The city of Alexandria predicts slippery road conditions and recommends avoiding travel if possible. NWS advises travelers to slow down and use caution during inclement weather. Road conditions can be obtained by calling 5-1-1.
Residents can stay up-to-date on the status of citywide roads and report roads with snow or ice problems using the SnowReport webpage. The city’s snowplow fleet conducted a “dry run” training earlier this month.
The city’s Winter Shelter at 2355-A Mill Road will remain open until 7 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16 due to predicted dangerously cold temperatures, according to an announcement.
The weather will also lead to some Alexandria leaf collection delays in Zones 3 and 5B, which will continue into next week, according to the city. The next passes for those areas will be announced by Tuesday, Dec. 16.
The full, updated advisory from NWS is available, below.
938 AM EST Sat Dec 13 2025
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10
AM EST SUNDAY…* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches. Localized totals of 4 to 5 inches across portions of
Harford and Cecil counties.* WHERE…Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland,
and northern Virginia.* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation may briefly start as rain in
some locations but quickly turn to snow. A narrow band of heavier
snow may develop between 1 and 5 AM which could produce more rapid
accumulations and visibility less than one half mile.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.
The city has also shared the following cold weather safety tips:
- If you have a pet, be sure to provide them access to a warm shelter, preferably indoors, as well as plenty of food and water.
- Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping. Keep pipes from freezing by allowing faucets to drip, keeping cabinet doors open, and keeping garage doors closed.
