Area Could See Several Inches of Snow Tuesday

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The National Weather Service is calling for several inches of snow Tuesday as two low pressure systems enter the region.

"The broad upper level low will move overhead Monday night into Tuesday and a surface low pressure will transfer to the Mid-Atlantic coast," a forecaster said.

These systems combined with sub-freezing temperatures Tuesday morning could turn rain Monday into snow.

"Accumulation is expected with 3-6 inches north and west of I-95 and 1-3 inches across the Washington D.C. and Baltimore metros," they said. "At this time, the snowfall accumulation confidence level is low to medium as potential exists for heavy bands of snow to form across the Mid-Atlantic producing more accumulation."

Slightly more optimistic is Bristow Weatherman John Biggs, who says residents should see 2-4 inches,

"On a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the worse, I give this storm a 4," Biggs posted on Facebook. " The reason for the 4 is because it will likely impact schools for at least a day."

NWS reports a slight chance of occasional daytime snow showers Wednesday; however, due to the presence of very cold and dry air across the region Thursday, temperatures will be 10 to 15 degrees below normal.