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Seems like a pretty consistent array of outcomes that fall within the WSW of 7-14” of snow and sleet for DC from SE to NW and the ultimate figure will rest on how quickly we transition and where the banding sets up.

Is it possible the models just aren’t handling the cold in place very well?

Where do you see that?

Winter Storm Warning for DC. 7-14”

Winter Storm Warning Severity: Severe Significant threat to life or property Weather Event Onset 11:00 PM (EST), January 24 Description * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, with highest in the far northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

Because of the NAM??

Yes but I think most were hoping for the largest snow since 2016. That falls short of 2019 and at least one of last years much less hyped storms.

is it?

lol 2 inches of sleet. That’d be something.

It is NAM with 2.5 days before onset…

Is the amplification currently being shown something that can be overstated in a Niña year on modeling?

33.8 in NW DC.

58.8 in NW DC. Feels like the warmth is over performing. Suns out.

I’ll take ice I guess or even rain at this point. Something interesting is all I ask for.

Hoping for the torch if it doesn’t snow, nothing worse than 40 and dry.

What I’d give for a good old fashioned Miller A.

February is the snowiest month in DC on average is it not? It’s not even January what is this lol

With DC having recorded its first measurable snowfall(s) in december since 2017? I have a hard time being too disappointed by how this winter has started out.

Looking gorgeous in NW DC!

Whew really pouring in NW DC.

During one of the most active and destructive seasons on record lol

What effect do with think the sun angle will have?

Air looks thick. 77/74.

Hmmm looks like a good chance for rain on Saturday for the parade. What a shame.