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Winter storm warning for several inches of snow in D.C. area Monday, falling heavily at times

We expect 3 to 6 inches of snow in the immediate area, with more to the south. Travel could be very difficult in the morning.

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Updated January 2, 2022 at 11:02 p.m. EST|Published January 2, 2022 at 1:27 p.m. EST

* Winter storm warning for the District and adjacent counties from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday; winter weather advisory for Loudoun County and western Montgomery and western Howard counties and points north *

Key points

  • Precipitation to move in between midnight and 3 a.m., starting as rain but changing to sleet and then snow during the predawn hours as temperatures quickly drop.
  • Snow may fall heavily, especially from the District south, between around 5 a.m. and midday with temperatures falling below freezing. Travel may become very difficult with limited visibility and roads becoming snow-covered. Gusty winds are also expected.
  • The snow should taper off during the mid-afternoon hours from northwest to southeast. Total amounts of 3 to 6 inches are most probable in the immediate area, with more south and less north.

11 p.m. — Be prepared for heavy burst of snow in the morning, very difficult driving conditions. Chance of “boom” snow scenario increasing.