NWS: Reston May See Three Inches of Snow By Tuesday Afternoon

Snow in Reston on Feb. 25

The predicted dusting of snow has turned into more of a nuisance than first predicted as fat flakes fell all morning in Reston and nearby areas, sticking to grassy areas. The National Weather Service says Northern Virginia may see up to three inches Tuesday.

From the NWS:

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON HAS
ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW…WHICH IS IN EFFECT
UNTIL 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS…1 TO 3 INCHES.

* TIMING…THROUGH 2PM.

* TEMPERATURES…AROUND 30.

* WINDS…WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.

* IMPACTS…UNTREATED ROADWAYS WILL BE SLICK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW
WILL CAUSE PRIMARILY TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SNOW
COVERED ROADS AND LIMITED VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE
DRIVING.

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