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Loudoun County Weather: Live Post-Snowstorm Updates
It wasn't so much a storm as it was a glancing blow but it nonetheless led to numerous closings in the area. A chance of flurries remains.
(Updated 7:30 p.m.) LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA — Following an overnight snowstorm that met the low end of expectations, roads remain a bit dicey but a speedy recovery appears likely. Any snow should be quite light, according to the National Weather Service.
At this point, the big question will be whether Loudoun County-area schools will be closed another day or have delayed openings Wednesday.
UPDATE: Loudoun County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 with Administrative Offices opening on time.
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Half-day kindergarten A.M. sessions will begin two hours late. These students will remain in school for two hours and leave school one hour later than usual.
P.M session will begin one hour late. These students will remain in school for two hours and dismiss at the regular time.
Because the weather forecast is uncertain at this time, this decision may change to a closure. If the status of Loudoun County Public Schools changes, staff and the public will be notified as soon as possible.
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UPDATE: MetroAccess Service resumes Wednesday.
As it is, here's the latest forecast, as of 11 a.m., from the National Weather Service HQ in Sterling, to be followed with updates when available:
Today: Snow showers, mainly before 3pm. High near 36. Breezy, with a northwest wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 16 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
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