WASHINGTON, D.C. — A developing storm system is expected to impact the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area this weekend, with precipitation likely arriving sometime between late Saturday night and early Monday morning. While some winter weather is possible at the onset, forecasters say this system does not appear nearly as cold or as impactful as the recent “Snowcrete” event that affected parts of the Mid-Atlantic.
Meteorological data shows temperatures ahead of the storm will be relatively mild for early February standards, which could significantly influence how precipitation falls across D.C., Northern Virginia, and central Maryland.
Storm Timing Points to Late Saturday Night Arrival
Forecast guidance indicates that the storm’s initial precipitation shield could begin pushing into the Washington, D.C. area late Saturday night, with activity continuing through much of Sunday and potentially lingering into Monday morning. The system is associated with a surface low tracking west of the region, a setup that often brings mixed precipitation rather than a prolonged snow event.
Computer models currently suggest the heaviest precipitation window may occur overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, a time frame when temperatures are coldest but not necessarily locked below freezing.
Temperatures Not Cold Enough for Widespread Snow
Unlike previous winter storms this season, temperatures leading into the weekend are forecast to remain above average. Daytime highs from Tuesday through Saturday are expected to reach the upper 30s to mid-40s, keeping ground temperatures relatively warm…