Sat Jan 04 12:10:00 UTC 2025: **D.C. Area Braces for First Major Snowstorm of the Season**
Washington, D.C. – (WTOP) – Following a frigid Friday, the D.C. area is facing a weekend of bitterly cold temperatures and a significant winter storm expected to bring 5 to 8 inches of snow, potentially mixed with sleet and freezing rain, beginning Sunday night and lasting into Monday.
Meteorologists warn of a “very cold weekend,” with Saturday bringing cold, sunny skies and wind gusts up to 30 mph. While the winds should help dry icy patches from Friday’s snow, travel could still be hazardous. Sunday will see increasing cloud cover and temperatures in the 30s, before the storm hits Sunday evening. Snow is expected to intensify overnight into Monday, potentially leading to significant accumulation and hazardous travel conditions. Some areas could see up to 10 inches of snow.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the region, advising residents to prepare for the potential of significant snowfall and power outages. The frigid temperatures are expected to persist well into mid-January. The highest temperatures this week are predicted to remain near freezing.
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