We’re in for some snow between 11 p.m. Wednesday and 2 a.m. Thursday.
Potential for light snow accumulation in the Washington and Baltimore Metro Areas late this evening and overnight #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/n61vu6YuQX
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) December 14, 2016
Here’s more from the Virginia Department of Transportation, which is already out there pre-treating the roads and highways:
Crews are taking advantage of conditions today and Thursday to treat roads with anti-icing materials in northern Virginia, in anticipation of low temperatures through the rest of week and the potential for wintry precipitation over the weekend.
Throughout Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington* counties (*Arlington maintains own secondary roads) crews treat about 5,200 lane miles with liquid magnesium chloride or brine in advance of winter weather. This includes interstate, primary and high-volume secondary road roads, particularly ramps, bridges, and other critical areas prone to freezing.
The Virginia Department of Transportation asks drivers to keep an eye on the forecast for freezing conditions and precipitation. Before venturing out this weekend, VDOT reminds drivers to fill their gas tanks, slow down, to be aware of potential slick spots such as shaded areas and bridges, and to use the following resources:
