Winter Storm Warning Issued for DC Metro Area
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm WARNING for snow for the District of Columbia and surrounding jurisdictions which is in effect from 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2010 until 7:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010.
Continue to monitor local media for additional weather updates. For updates relating to GW, visit Campus Advisories or call the GW Information Line (202-994-5050).
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THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STERLING VIRGINIA HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY. THE WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
* PRECIPITATION TYPE...SNOW.
* ACCUMULATIONS...3 TO 6 INCHES.
* TIMING...BEGINNING BETWEEN 4 PM AND 6 PM...ENDING BETWEEN 4 AM AND 6 AM.
* TEMPERATURES...MID 30S THIS AFTERNOON...DROPPING BELOW FREEZING DURING THE MID EVENING.
* WINDS...EAST 5 MPH OR LESS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A WINTER STORM WARNING MEANS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING. THIS WILL MAKE TRAVEL VERY HAZARDOUS OR IMPOSSIBLE.