Freezing rain is expected to hit Reston and surrounding areas beginning this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
NWS issued a winter weather advisory that will remain in effect from 3 to 9 p.m. today. Freezing rain or rain that will freeze upon contact with cold surfaces. Sidewalks, roads and bridges are expected to very slippery.
“Even if temperatures rise above freezing, the ground and other surfaces are still extremely cold due to the recent Arctic blast. This increases the likelihood of a glaze of ice on surfaces,” according to the advisory.
All Reston Community Center programs have been cancelled. Fairfax County Public Schools closed today because of the possibility of freezing rain.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect today for a light wintry mix expected to impact this evenings commute. Latest: https://t.co/ZOlvESgJ2H. #WVwx #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx pic.twitter.com/0gpbQWOvmX
— NWS DC/Baltimore (@NWS_BaltWash) January 8, 2018
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