Several inches of snow blanketed the D.C. region overnight. And there might be some slippery spots out there. But the National Weather Service canceled its winter weather advisory around 5 a.m

Here’s what you need to know:

“Areas of light snow will form from west to east after sunset; a little later around the metro area,” said Steve Rudin, 7News First Alert meteorologist. It starts on Friday around 10 p.m.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser dispatched the city’s snow team on Friday to clean the streets and begin snow removal. She added in a news release that the city’s public works department has experienced delays in trash pickup, but she hopes to resume operations by Monday.

In Virginia, the state police have deployed more police officers and are recommending people avoid major roads out of caution because of the upcoming snowfall.

By sunrise, the snow will ease, leaving a layer of dust of up to 5 centimeters, with higher amounts farther south toward Richmond, Rudin said, adding that untreated surfaces could be slippery.

After the snow passes, morning clouds will give way to sunshine Saturday afternoon with highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.

The warmer 40-degree temperatures will help melt the snow and ice still covering streets in some neighborhoods, said Veronica Johnson, 7News First Alert chief meteorologist.

“So a lot of it will be off the streets,” Johnson said.

Next Sunday will be all about sunshine, with high temperatures remaining in the lower to mid 30s.

SATURDAY:
Decreasing clouds
Highs: 34-38
Wind chill: 20s
Wind: Northwest 5-15 mph
About one to two inches of snow after the overnight weathermaker moved through the area. Watch out for slippery spots on the roads this morning. Snow will melt later in the day with sunshine and temperatures above freezing.

SATURDAY EVENING:
Clear sky
Lows: 15-25
Wind chill: 10s
Wind: West 5-10 mph
Plan on a very cold night with temperatures between 10 and 20 degrees.

SUNDAY:
Sunny
Highs: 36-40
Wind chill: 30s
Wind: West 5-10 mph
Calm weather conditions throughout the day with temperatures around 40 degrees.

MONDAY:
Mostly sunny
Highs: 38-42
Wind chill: 30s
Wind: West 5 mph
Temperatures will approach average in the low 40s under mostly sunny skies.

TUESDAY:
Stormy
Maximum values: 25-30
Wind chill: 10 and 20 seconds
Wind: Northwest 10-20 mph
A dry cold front moves through with even colder air. Aside from a few thunderstorms, there is very little moisture available on this front to produce snow. Stormy weather prevails throughout the day.

Current conditions

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