Snow, rain mix expected Friday as DC braces for possible blast of winter weather

Temperatures plummet Friday as arctic boundary approaches

FOX 5 meteorologist Mike Thomas says there may be some snow still here in the D.C. region Friday morning (sometime in the 7-10 a.m. window) as an arctic boundary crosses. Temperatures will plummet with the threat for a flash freeze leading to icy spots Friday afternoon and evening.

WASHINGTON - A blast of winter weather is moving through the D.C. region Thursday and Friday prompting some schools to cancel and delay classes as the country prepares for a storm system that could bring snow, freezing temperatures and travel disruptions to a large swath of the U.S. just days before Christmas.

The storm brought wintry mix conditions to areas north and west of the District early Thursday. Areas closer to D.C., received large amounts of rain throughout the day Thursday.

Futurecast snow total predictions for Friday, December 23

The steady rain is forecasted to continue through the evening Thursday before tapering out overnight. Periods of precipitation will then move through the area Friday morning, bringing rain in the early morning and the chance for a wintry mix with periods of snow in the later morning hours.

Harsh winter weather affecting holiday travels

Maryland Transportation leaders are warning drivers to stay inside if they can. The downpour Thursday is nothing compared to the conditions the area could see early Friday morning. FOX 5's Nana-Sentuo Bonsu reports from Silver Spring.

The immediate D.C. region is not forecasted to get much snow accumulation, but areas to the north could see about an inch of snow and ice.

Winter weather causing holiday travel concerns

A storm system moving across the D.C. region Thursday and Friday is causing concerns for millions of holiday travelers. FOX 5's David Kaplan was in Montgomery County Friday afternoon tracking the weather and travel conditions.

The precipitation will then move out of the area before the afternoon, and an arctic front will move in, bringing with it frigid temperatures. Temperatures Friday morning will start out in the 40s, before plummeting to the teens in the afternoon and evening. The arctic front will also bring with it heavy winds.

Making a tiny snowman as snow falls in western Maryland

FOX 5’s Melanie Alnwick was in western Maryland as snow fell Thursday – and even had some time to make a tiny snowman!

Friday's storm system could bring dangerous blizzard conditions to the Midwest and Great Lakes and is expected to cause a travel nightmare as travelers head to their holiday destinations. AAA predicts nearly 113 million people will travel this holiday season.

Forecasters say the 'bomb cyclone' will bring dangerous wind chills, accumulating snow and a flash freeze across a large part of the U.S.

DC area braces for winter weather as Christmas holiday approaches

FOX 5’s Bob Barnard discussed tips on preparing for driving conditions as the D.C. area braces for winter weather.