As the warming trend continues through Monday, it will change by Tuesday. Highs in the 40s and 50s Sunday and Monday. By Tuesday, a cold front will move in the area bringing cold air from the the north. Highs only in the 20s and 30s on Tuesday. Light to moderate snow is expected on Tuesday as well. Accumulations stay north of Virginia and Maryland. No accumulations expected anywhere south of the Richmond area. It will stay a lot colder as the week goes by. Snow accumulations around the 2-4" range. This includes; Leesburg, Front Royal, Manassas, DC, Baltimore, Winchester, and Staunton. Snow accumulations less than an inch includes; Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and Richmond. The heavier snow is expected in the northwestern parts of Virginia, this includes Winchester and Staunton. 5-8" of snow expected in the higher elevations. Driving conditions maybe dangerous. The cold temperatures will stay below freezing until Friday. Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for counties in the northern half of Virginia. Winter Storm Watch is in effect for counties south of the Warning areas. Blowing snow will minimize visibility while driving. Roads will be snow covered.
Snowfall Forecasts
Washington, DC: 6-9"
Baltimore: 8-12"
Dover: 6-10"
Leesburg: 5-8"
Manassas: 6-9"
Fredericksburg: 5-8"
Staunton: 6-9"
Winchester: 6-9"
Culpeper: 5-8"
Richmond: 3-5"
Virginia Beach: 1-2"
Roanoke: 3-5"
Atlantic City: 8-12"
UPDATED at 11:28pm EST Monday
Current Radar. Remains dry.
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-Lead Forecaster KJ Nguyen
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