Snow, Rain And 60 Degrees All In NoVA Weekend Weather Forecast

WASHINGTON, DC — The weekend weather forecast for the Washington, D.C., region looks like a roller coaster with rain and snow, fog and then clear skies and springlike jump to highs in the 60s, according to the National Weather Service. Virginia Department of Transportation officials asked drivers be alert for the potential for snow and a wintry mix beginning early Friday morning through Saturday. Crews pre-treated areas prone to freezing on Thursday, and will stage along roads early Friday morning.

Light snow or a rain/snow mix is possible but little or no accumulation is expected in the I-95 corridor, including the DC metro area, the National Weather Service says. Look for a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m. then the precipitation shifts to rain and snow Friday with a high near 40. Overnight rain and snow mix before 10 p.m. with patchy fog after 1 a.m. As the weekend progresses it will feel like spring on Sunday with early showers possible, then highs in the mid-60s.

But first drivers have to watch for icy spots on Friday, especially in areas prone to freezing such as bridges, ramps and overpasses. Remember to drive for the conditions, the VDOT says: Reduce speeds, brake lightly and allow plenty of following distance. Also ensure enough gas, wiper fluid, proper tires, medication, and an emergency car kit.

Before leaving, check road conditions along your route at www.511virginia.org, on the free mobile app, or call 511 from any phone in Virginia.

Here's the DC/northern Virginia forecast from the National Weather Service:

Friday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow. High near 40. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night:A chance of rain and snow before 10pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Rain. Low around 40. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

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