Slushy roads remain across DC area after weekend snowstorm
The D.C. area woke up to a fine coating of snow and slush Monday morning.
Sunday’s snowstorm brought 2 to 6 inches of snow across most of the region. Steady snowfall has ended, but light snow showers and flurries may linger through the morning hours.
High temperatures will reach around 40, but wind chills will remain below freezing all day.
“We didn’t get the big totals that we expected across the area, but the snow is done,” said WTOP Meteorologist Lauryn Ricketts.
But the impacts of the storm continue.
“What’s not over is the winds. Gusty winds of up to 35 to 40 mph throughout the day and into Tuesday morning.” Ricketts said.
Expect sunshine Tuesday, with temperatures climbing into the upper 30s to near 40. The wind will settle down by midmorning and into the afternoon. Until then, the D.C. region will be dealing with gusts of 35 to 40 mph out of the northwest.
These winds can lead to power outages and downed tree branches.
Maryland has declared a state of emergency, authorizing snow removal protocols and shifting to storm management practices. Emergency protocols are in place for Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
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FORECAST
MONDAY: Light snow showers and flurries in the morning. Mostly cloudy and windy. Highs near 40.
Winds: NW 15–25 mph, gusts to 40 mph
MONDAY NIGHT: Clearing skies, refreeze possible. Temperatures in the 20s.
Winds: NW around 10 mph, gusts to 30 mph
TUESDAY: Winds easing after lunch. Sunny. Highs near 40.
Winds: NW 10–20 mph, gusts to 25 mph
WEDNESDAY: Increasing clouds. A few passing showers later in the day. Temperatures in the mid 50s.
THURSDAY: Cloudy. Cold rain likely, with a brief light mix possible early in the day. Highs near 50.