"Snow is in the forecast for the DC area this weekend, with snowfall starting late Saturday, January 24, and continuing Sunday. Accuweather is predicting at least 15 inches over the weekend, while the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang says most models now show an average of eight to 12 inches. Matthew Carpucci, senior meteorologist at MyRadar, says six inches of snow are very likely for much of the DMV, and some areas could see markedly more precipitation."
"According to WUSA Channel 9, a few key ingredients for wintry weather-cold air, strong winds, and precipitation-will be present this weekend. But some factors may lessen the storm's impact. For instance, the air in the northern region will be relatively dry. Competing elements like dryness versus cold air make it difficult to predict snowfall. Additionally, high pressure in the atmosphere could push the storm south of DC, where, Carpucci says, warmer air could lead to rain, sleet, and freezing rain, rather than snow."
Snowfall is expected in the DC area beginning late Saturday, January 24, and continuing through Sunday, with model estimates ranging from six to 15 inches. Several major forecasts cluster around an average of eight to 12 inches, while some predict higher totals. Northern dryness and competing atmospheric factors could reduce snowfall amounts in parts of the region. High pressure could nudge the storm south, producing rain, sleet, or freezing rain instead of snow in some locations. Temperatures will remain near the low 20s, making this the coldest weekend so far this winter, with travel delays likely Sunday and Monday and hazardous icy winds.
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