WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — During the early-morning hours of New Year’s Day, a snow squall pushed across the DMV, prompting weather alerts.
According to officials, the snow squall was detected around 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 1 in Montgomery County, moving about 35 mph. The intense burst of heavy snow encouraged gusty winds.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a snow squall warning in Northern Virginia and parts of Western Maryland, effective until 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. Officials noted that the squall will hit the Interstate 95, 66, 270 and 70 corridors.
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Special weather statements also went into effect across other parts of the DMV, warning residents of a line of snow showers along with a cold front. Officials noted that the snow shower will last for about 10 minutes and leave the ground coated in snow…