Updated: Jan. 17, 4:00 p.m.
The National Weather Service has downgraded the Winter Weather Advisory.
NWS now forecasts areas of light rain may mix with snow across the region. Little to no snow accumulation is expected.
Updated: Jan. 17, 6:30 a.m.
Weatherman John Biggs is calling for morning rain changing over to afternoon snow with a high of 39 degrees. He expects snow accumulations less than originally expected, perhaps 1-3 inches.
"It now looks like the storm is tracking farther south and we could only be looking at a trace to 1 inch of snow here in the immediate area," he said on Facebook.
Biggs will have a full report later this morning.
Updated: Jan. 17, 4:30 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 10:00 a.m. Thursday to 1 a.m. Friday morning, replacing the Winter Storm Watch.
Periods of snow are expected, especially south of Washington D.C.
Updated: Jan. 16, 6:15 p.m.
According to the Office of Personnel Management, federal agencies are open; however, employees may take unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.
Original Story:
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Snow Watch for Thursday Morning through Thursday night.
NWS calls for snow, possibly heavy at times and potentially in excess of five inches.
Precipitation will begin as rain mixed with snow Thursday morning before changing to all snow by the afternoon. NWS warns that roads will be covered with snow during the evening rush hour.
Forecasters predict that the snow will end Thursday evening, with temperatures in the low to mid 30’s.
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