Moderate to heavy snow will overspread the area by 5 PM and continue through this evening. Snowfall rates around 1 to 2 inches per hour are expected. The heavy snow will combine with falling temperatures and rapidly stick on all surfaces during the evening commute. If you are travelling, drive slowly and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Be prepared for snow covered roads.
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central Maryland and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact today's evening commute, as well as the morning commute on Wednesday. Roads may become impassable due to the combination of heavy, wet snow through tonight, followed by significant icing Wednesday afternoon and evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The steadiest snow is expected late this afternoon through this evening. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour and visibility below one half mile are possible during this time. A light wintry mix may continue into Wednesday.
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