Friday DC snow forecast: How much snow has fallen? How much more to expect?

The winter storm we’ve been tracking all week is bringing steady snow to the Washington, D.C. region on Friday.

Afternoon snow totals so far in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia 

The snow continued to fall well into Friday afternoon across the area. By 1 p.m., 3.3 inches of snow had been reported in the District, 4.5 inches at Dulles International Airport in Virginia., and 4.1 inches had been reported at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Dayton 5.5 inches, Gaithersburg 4 inches, and Centreville 3.7 inches.

Latest snow totals from Friday's snowfall

Morning snowfall totals in D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia 

The snow accumulated quickly on surfaces as it moved quickly across the area. The flakes began to fall between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. By mid-morning, 2.3 inches of snow had been reported in the District, 3.1 inches at Dulles International Airport in Virginia., and two inches had been reported at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Vienna reported 2.8 inches, Gaithersburg 3.9 inches, and La Plata 1.1 inches.

Early snow totals in the Washington, D.C. area.

The steady snow is expected through the morning and into the afternoon before it tapers off. Washington, D.C. and the immediate area could top out at three inches by the time the storm wraps up. Areas north of I-70 could see between three and five inches. Two to four inches could accumulate between I-70 and I-66 / US-50. Areas south of I-66/US-50 could see between one and three inches.

Officials advise delaying travel plans as long as possible on Friday. Drivers should plan on slippery road conditions and hazardous driving conditions.

How much more snow to expect Friday?

Fast-falling snow led to accumulations of several inches in parts of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Here's what we can see by the end of the day:

6-12" along/west of Allegheny Front

3-6" elsewhere in Alleghenies

3-5" north of I-70

2-4" between I-70 & I-66/US-50

1-3" south of I-66/US-50

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Friday DC snow forecast: Steady snow falling fast as winter storm moves quickly into region

Winter weather advisories, winter storm warnings & snow emergency plans

A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 p.m. this evening for Washington, D.C. and portions of central Maryland and northern Virginia. A Winter Storm Warning was issued for portions of northern VA into central and northeast MD through this evening. 

Snow Emergency Plans took effect Friday morning in Washington, Queen Anne's, Prince George's, Montgomery, Kent, Howard, Garrett, Frederick, Cecil, Carroll, Caroline, Anne Arundel, and Allegany counties.

Many school districts across the area canceled classes in anticipation of the winter storm. A FULL List of closings and delays can be found on fox5dc.com.

Watch FOX 5 DC all morning for live snow day weather team coverage, and install the FOX Local app on your smart TV to watch special FOX 5 live coverage at Noon. 

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