Snow Possible Overnight: Special Weather Statement For NoVA, DC

WASHINGTON, DC — Early commuters could see some light snow falling as a weak disturbance moving through the District of Columbia and norther Virginia means snowflakes are possible overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Since a coating of snow could accumulate on bridges and areas that are not paved, the agency issued a special weather statement Tuesday night for parts of Maryland, D.C., Virginia and West Virginia.

"The greatest risk is across northern Maryland, but it may extend south across eastern West Virginia, northern Virginia and central Maryland, including Washington DC," according to the National Weather Service.

A period of light snow could result in accumulations of less than 1 inch in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.

Because road temperatures are relatively warm, forecasters say they anticipate limited impacts on roads, noting that bridges and surfaces that are not paved could be covered in a light coating.

The special weather statement applies to the following areas: the District of Columbia, Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Fauquier, Loudoun, Dale City, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Franconia, Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Warrenton, Turnbull, Purcellville, Leesburg, Ashburn, and Sterling.

Scattered rain and snow showers are possible after 1 a.m. Wednesday, based on the forecast from the National Weather Service for the Baltimore-Washington area. Temperatures will be around 34 degrees but will feel like they are below 30 until about 10 a.m., according to the forecast. Snowfall should end by dawn.