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Freezing Rain

6 Inches Of Snow, Coating Of Ice Could Hammer Virginia, Forecasters Say 6 Inches Of Snow, Coating Of Ice Could Hammer Virginia, Forecasters Say
6 Inches Of Snow, Coating Of Ice Could Hammer Virginia, Forecasters Say Portions of DC, Maryland, central and northern Virginia can expect tricky conditions on the road with snow, sleet, and freezing rain on the way, forecasters are cautioning. As much as six inches of snow is possible in some parts of the region, according to AccuWeather researchers, resulting in hazardous conditions that could impact residents on Tuesday and Wednesday. "Snow is expected to begin around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, intensifying before tapering off around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12." "The moderate snowfall includes the major cities of Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Charles…
Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Virginia Roads Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Virginia Roads
Dangerous Ice Storm Looms, Drivers Urged To Stay Off Virginia Roads A fresh Winter Weather Advisory has been put in place in Maryland and Virginia as another batch of ice and snow approaches the region. Forecasters are cautioning that some snow and sleet may accumulate in parts of the area, with precipitation moving west of I-81 before dawn on Saturday, Feb. 8. Precipitation will likely start as snow before transitioning to sleet and eventually to freezing rain through the afternoon. "A wintry mix will overspread the area Saturday morning. It may initially start as a mix of snow and sleet before giving way to freezing rain that persists through t…
Icy Nightmare: Virginia Drivers Warned As Snowstorm Set To Cripple Roads Icy Nightmare: Virginia Drivers Warned As Snowstorm Set To Cripple Roads
Icy Nightmare: Virginia Drivers Warned As Snowstorm Set To Cripple Roads Forecasters are cautioning DMV residents to brace for tricky and potentially hazardous conditions as the latest round of winter weather sweeps through the region. A Winter Weather and Ice Storm Warning were put in effect on Wednesday that will remain in effect until Thursday morning on Feb. 6.  "Significant icing expected," the warning states. "Total ice accumulations between two and three tenths of an inch, (with) winds gusting as high as 35 mph. "Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are lik…