A Special Weather Statement was issued by the National Weather Service early Monday morning.
Moderate to locally heavy snow will continue to move across eastern West Virginia, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and central and southern Maryland early this morning, leading to deteriorating travel conditions.
Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible, and visibility may drop to one quarter mile at times, which can make travel nearly impossible at times, or at least very dangerous. It is highly recommended to delay any travel that is not necessary.
These heavier snow bands will depart from west to east between 5 and 10 a.m.
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 a.m. Tuesday. Snow is expected during this period, which could mix with freezing rain and sleet. Snowfall rates greater than one inch per hour are possible through early morning, while a transition to sleet and freezing rain works from south to north. There will be a break from late morning through early afternoon with intermittent light snow, sleet, or freezing drizzle. A second round of snow is likely late this afternoon and evening before precipitation ends tonight. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph tonight.
Untreated and unplowed roads may become impassable. During the times of heaviest snowfall, even primary roads may be impassable. It is highly recommended to postpone non-essential travel.
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This article originally appeared on Staunton News Leader: Winter storm: National Weather Service Special Weather Statement