FINAL CALL: Here is our final map for tomorrow’s storm. We adjusted the 5-8 zone a little while also highlighting areas that have the greatest potential for totals upwards of 10 inches. We also introduced a 1-3” zone along the Mason-Dixson line. Stay safe and expect rough travel tomorrow afternoon! #dcwx #vawx #mdwx #dcwx

Here is the latest map as of 7:00PM. Anne Arundel County will be doing virtual learning tomorrow. Most counties have elected for early release with schools in Central Virginia closed tomorrow. There are still some districts who have not announced yet so for now, we will assume they are on time. Montgomery County has mentioned that this storm will interrupt school operations but remains early to declare anything. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx

Here is a good map to those wondering about timing and what is also causing many school districts to close early. Snow will begin to move in Tuesday morning from the southeast before overspreading the region into the early afternoon. Locally in the DC metro, 1-3PM is when snow is expected to start. Snow will struggle to accumulate when it first starts due to temperatures in the low to mid 30s. Snow will begin to accumulate into the mid afternoon and evening. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx

RT @DMV_Closures: @WashingtonianWx Madison County has announced a closure for tomorrow already, per their Facebook page

Here is an updated map of the latest announcement from school districts. The timing for when snow starts is making it a hard decision for some. Central Virginia schools are closed aside from Madison County at the moment. Most DC/Baltimore schools will likely release early. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx

UPDATE: Spotsylvania County is also closed tomorrow.

Here is the latest school annoucements across the region as of 4:25PM. Fauqier, Stafford, Fredericksburg, and King George are all closed tomorrow. Frederick, Prince Georges, and Falls Church will be on an early release schedule. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx

SnowCon: 5/5 Trend: ⬆️ Here we go! Snow is locked in Tuesday into Wednesday Morning. Heavy snow is expected to fall in and around the DC metro area and points to the south. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect. Any preparations need to be completed today! Travel conditions will go downhill Tuesday afternoon into the night and could become very difficult. Snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will be possible. Ensure you have an emergency kit in your vehicle if you must travel during this time. Otherwise, all travel is strongly discouraged. Snow at first will struggle to accumulate as temperatures are currently forecasted to be in the low to mid-30s. This may cause some schools to decide to declare an early release instead of a full closure. We will be monitoring school announcements this evening and plan to release our final call map in the coming hours. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx

#BREAKING: A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for the DC Metro and surrounding areas. 5-8" of snow is expected. Travel could be very difficult on Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued up north for 2-5" of snow. Any preparations need to be completed today! Snow will move in Tuesday Morning. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx

Remember! @VaDOT,@DDOTDC, & @MarylandDOT will be out and about today pretreating roads ahead of the storm. Make sure to give them plenty of space and DO NOT drive directly behind the brine tanker. Unless you're trying to empty your wiper fluid tank...

Overnight, Winter Storm Warnings were issued for parts of Central Virginia for 4-6” of snow and two tenths of ice accumulation. Additionally, confidence is high in these areas. Winter Storm Watches remain in effect elsewhere due to lower confidence and were also expanded to include the rest of the region. However, the NWS has mentioned these will likely be upgraded to warnings and advisories later today once confidence increases. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx

Good question! Snow will likely begin light just before noon on Tuesday morning. Snow will then pick up in intensity Tuesday evening into Tuesday night and could be heavy at times. Precipitation will come to an end Wednesday morning. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx

National Weather Service showing how significant this storm could be with a rare Moderate Winter Storm Risk for the entire DMV Tuesday into Wednesday. It’s been a while since this has been issued locally for DC. Severe travel delays and closures are extremely likely. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx

Impact wise, this storm will likely bring significant impacts in and around the metro areas and south. Snow will likely create hazardous travel conditions especially Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Any travel during this period is highly discouraged as it could be difficult at time. If you must travel during the storm, use extreme caution especially on hills, curves, and bridges. For those wondering about schools, it wouldn’t be surprising to see widespread closures both Tuesday and Wednesday with lingering issues into Thursday. Snow will likely struggle at onset Tuesday morning before slowly overpowering marginal temperatures. Stay tuned and continue to monitor the forecast! #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx

@WIvanals Schools will likely be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

FIRST CALL: Here are our thoughts on the upcoming winter storm. We think the heaviest snow will fall in and around the DC Metro and to the southeast, with 3-5” expected up north. Any preparations need to be completed today and tomorrow. This will be a long-duration snow event. School closures and significant travel impacts are likely. This forecast is expected to change as the models continue to improve confidence in the track of this system. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx #wvwx

Programming note: Our first call snowfall map for our upcoming storm will drop at 4:30PM. Stay tuned! ❄️

Here is the latest forecast from the folks at the National Weather Service. They are currently calling for a widespread 3-8” of snow across the region. We have also attached their high end which shows for the potential of 10+ inches of snow. #vawx #mdwx #dcwx