Winter weather advisory for most of the DC region

WASHINGTON – A fast-moving clipper system will bring the possibility of a brief period of rain, snow and freezing rain to the Washington, DC area Tuesday morning.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for D.C. and surrounding areas in Maryland and Northern Virginia on Christmas Eve from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.

When will the clipper impact the DC area?

FOX 5’s Taylor Grenda says Monday will be cold with a slight breeze in the air. In the afternoon you can expect temperatures around 30°C. According to Grenda, the night hours should remain dry. The concern lies in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The clipper system is expected to impact the area during a brief period on Tuesday. However, the timing of the storm will likely impact the morning commute. Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, are likely to become slippery.

How much precipitation is expected?

Precipitation is expected to begin early Tuesday morning as light freezing rain in the west and move toward the Interstate 95 corridor just before sunrise. According to the National Weather Service, some snow could mix in at times, particularly along and north of Interstate 70. Precipitation should transition to a mix of rain and freezing rain late Tuesday morning before ceasing early Tuesday afternoon.

The National Weather Service says total ice accumulation could range from a light glaze to a few hundredths of an inch. Up to a tenth of an inch of snow is possible in some areas.

Grenda is forecasting a cold and dry Christmas on Wednesday, with dry conditions expected throughout the week. Showers are possible at the weekend.

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