Washington Dc Weather: washington dc weather brings 2–6" snow to region

Updated February 22, 11: 32 p. m. ET — Snow has been falling across Maryland since Sunday afternoon, creating hazardous road conditions and prompting a Weather Alert Day for the area. washington dc weather is showing modest accumulations, with most locations in the region picking up measurable snow and additional light to moderate bands expected through Monday morning.

washington dc weather expected totals

Most locations across Maryland have picked up 2–6" of snow so far, with the Baltimore metro forecasted to see 3–6" in total. The DC area is expected to pick up 2–4" of snow. Snow has accumulated on grassy surfaces and some roads, and an additional 1–3" is possible around Baltimore where a winter weather advisory is in effect.

Washington Dc Weather outlook

The storm is moving up the coast as a nor'easter, producing light to moderate snowfall with isolated heavy snow bands through Monday morning. Snow will taper by Monday afternoon as temperatures rise into the 30s and 40s. Tomorrow will be windy otherwise, with gusts up to 40 mph, and high temperatures reaching the upper 30s to low 40s. Tuesday is expected to be chillier, with highs in the mid 30s, before temperatures return closer to average in the upper 40s and low 50s later in the week.

Maryland impacts and warnings

Winter storm warnings and blizzard warnings remain in effect through Monday for northern areas and the Eastern Shore. Within the Baltimore metro, the highest totals so far have been in Cecil County, while the lowest totals have been reported in Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County and Howard County. Higher totals have been reported in Washington, Frederick and Montgomery Counties. Road conditions are hazardous in many spots due to accumulating snow.

These snow totals may increase overnight as snow continues to fall over parts of the state. If the isolated heavy bands persist, localized higher amounts remain possible through Monday morning. Travelers should expect slick roads and reduced visibility during the ongoing snowfall and during the gusty conditions expected Monday.

Key takeaways:

• Most of the region: 2–6" of snow; DC area: 2–4".
• Advisories and warnings remain in effect; gusts may reach 40 mph.