Skip to content Note: The Winter Storm Warning has expired for the DC region. The most recent warning issuance before the expiration is below.
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect to 12 pm Thursday, January 9, 2025 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY…
- WHAT…Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
- WHERE…Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
- WHEN…Until noon EST today.
- IMPACTS…Brief whiteout conditions are possible with visibilities dropping below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult along US-48 west of Scherr, WV. The hazardous conditions look to worsen during the overnight hours.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates around 0.5 to 1 inch per hour are possible at times through Thursday morning especially in embedded snow squalls. Wind chills of 15 to -5 are possible through Thursday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
The winter storm warning in the Washington, DC region is updated for Wednesday, January 8 & Thursday, January 9, 2025.