DC winter storm warning: 8 to 12 inches of snow across DC, Maryland & Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Washington, D.C. region continues to brace for the first winter storm of 2025 with a significant snow threat from Sunday night into Monday.
Winter storm warning issued for DMV
A winter storm warning has been issued for D.C., central Maryland, and Northern Virginia by the National Weather Service. The warning will remain in effect from 10 p.m. Sunday evening to 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to officials.
When will the snow start on Sunday?
A sizable amount of snowfall is expected to roll in across the region, late Sunday night into Monday. The storm will start as snow early Monday, then possibly mix with sleet and freezing rain in the morning.
"We still remain in the early stages of this and developing. We could get a burst of snow, which would bring the numbers up, we could get more mix in there, warmer air, which could bring the numbers down," Gwen Tolbart said.
DC snowfall timing: What to expect hour by hour Monday morning
The first winter storm of 2025 is expected to accumulate five to ten inches across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
How much snow could we get on Monday?
The latest forecast from National Weather Service shows a widespread eight to twelve inches of snow possible across much of the D.C. region, with locally more possible. Areas south of D.C. will have a better chance of a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
Graphic from the National Weather Service showing expected totals of 8" to 12" for most of the D.C. area
Temperatures are expected to remain in the low 30s and 20s. The wind chill across the D.C. region is looming in the 10s.
According to the FOX 5 Weather Team, heavy snow is expected Monday morning which will drastically impact traffic and travel.
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DC winter snow storm: 4 to 8 inches forecast for DMV by Monday night
The Washington, D.C. region is bracing for winter weather with a significant snow threat from Sunday night into Monday.
Stay warm and prepared for the winter weather ahead!
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The Source: The National Weather Service and FOX 5 reporting contributed to this article.