Winter Storm Watch Saturday into Monday as heavy snow threat builds in DC region

The Brief

  • Winter Storm Watch runs Saturday–Monday with heavy snow possible.
  • Snow turns heavy Saturday night.
  • Travel and cold conditions may worsen into Monday.

WASHINGTON A Winter Storm Watch is in place from Saturday evening through Monday morning as a surge of Arctic air moves into the Washington, D.C. region, bringing the threat of heavy snow, dangerous cold and the potential for travel delays and school disruptions.

The National Weather Service says the watch covers the District along with parts of central, northeast, northern and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia.

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Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm European Snow Model

FOX 5’s Tucker Barnes and Taylor Grenda warn of heavy snow with the potential for sleet and freezing rain. At least five inches of snow are likely across much of the region, with totals potentially topping 10 inches in some areas. Ice accumulation is also possible.

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