Sleet & freezing rain in the forecast.
Sterling, Va. (NWS) The National Weather Service in Baltimore Md/Washington has issued a Winter Storm Warning for freezing rain and sleet…which is in effect until 1 pm EST this afternoon. The Winter Weather
advisory is no longer in effect.
* Precipitation type…sleet and freezing rain.
* Accumulations…sleet accumulation less than 1 inch… along
with a quarter inch of an inch of ice.
* Timing…sleet and freezing rain will continue through late
morning… then change to rain early this afternoon.
* Winds…south 5 to 10 mph.
* Temperatures…mid 20s…rising to the mid 30s after noon.
* Impacts…hazardous travel is expected due to icy roads and
walkways.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow…
sleet…and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
By the National Weather Service