DC Weather: Gusty winds could reach 55mph Thursday

WASHINGTON - A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. for portions of D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. 

Gusty winds will arrive later in the day and could blow around unsecured objects. Power outages are also a possibility if the winds snap tree limbs and utility lines. Peak gusts could reach up to 55 mph.

Parts of the Washington, D.C. region saw snow showers Thursday morning as a fast-moving clipper system moved across the area.

An arctic front from the west pushed the system through. Some areas saw a brief mix of snow and rain showers during the morning commute.

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A blizzard warning remains in effect for Garrett County in Maryland and Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties in West Virginia on Thrusday. Up to nine inches could fall in parts of those areas with winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Falling and blowing snow, along with the strong winds, could lead to whiteout conditions.