Inclement Weather & Severe Conditions Advisory

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.


* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 4 and 6 inches, with up to 8 inches
possible.  Ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths
of an inch, with isolated amounts near a half inch possible,
especially in far southern Maryland.


* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern
Virginia.


* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday.


* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at
times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this
evening and lasting through the middle of next week.