Skip to content Note: The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuances before the upgrade are below.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 1 pm Wednesday, February 5 to 7 am Thursday, February 6, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Washington.
WEST VIRGINIA: Hampshire, Morgan, Berkeley.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations around half an inch, with localized amounts up to 1 inch possible.
WHERE…In Maryland, Washington County. In West Virginia, Hampshire, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties.
WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A mix of light freezing rain, sleet, and snow begins Wednesday morning. Precipitation becomes mainly a steady freezing rain Wednesday night, though some sleet could mix in at times. The highest ice accumulation is expected along the eastern facing slopes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 1 pm Wednesday, February 5 to 7 am Thursday, February 6, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Garrett, Allegany.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, Mineral.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations around half an inch, with localized amounts up to 1 inch possible.
WHERE…Portions of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia.
WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A mix of light freezing rain, sleet, and snow begins Wednesday morning. Precipitation becomes mainly a steady freezing rain Wednesday night, though some sleet could mix in at times. The highest ice accumulation is expected along the eastern facing slopes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 1 pm Wednesday, February 5 to 7 am Thursday, February 6, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
VIRGINIA: northern/central Blue Ridge.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations of less than an inch, with localized amounts up to 1 inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
WHERE…Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge.
WHEN…From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.
IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Precipitation likely begins as sleet Wednesday morning, though it could mix with freezing rain at times. Sleet and freezing rain mix Wednesday afternoon, eventually becoming a steady freezing rain Wednesday night. The highest ice accumulation is expected along the eastern facing slopes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.
The winter storm watches in the Washington, DC region are updated for Wednesday, February 5 & Thursday, February 6, 2025.