WASHINGTON, D.C. — A developing Sunday storm is expected to bring mostly rain to the D.C. metro area, but uncertainty in the storm’s exact track continues to leave the door open for periods of snow or wintry mix — especially north of the Beltway.
Forecast guidance shows the low-pressure center passing south of the region, which typically favors rain for the immediate metro area. However, subtle shifts of just 50–100 miles could significantly alter precipitation types and totals across the District, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Timing Window: Late Morning Sunday Through Early Monday
Current projections suggest precipitation in the D.C. area will likely begin around 10 a.m. Sunday and continue through approximately 2 a.m. Monday. That broad window covers most of Sunday’s daytime and evening hours.
Confidence is moderate that at least some precipitation will reach the region. However, there remains a 20–30% chance the storm tracks far enough south to reduce totals significantly, or even produce only light amounts.
Mostly Rain Expected — But Snow Can’t Be Ruled Out
The balance of model data leans toward primarily rain for Washington, D.C. and much of the immediate metro area. Temperatures during late morning and afternoon should be warm enough to prevent wintry accumulation in most neighborhoods…