Blizzard Warning

... Blizzard Warning in effect until 7 PM EST this evening...
... Winter Storm Warning is cancelled...

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Blizzard Warning... which is in effect until 7 PM EST this
evening. The Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled.

* Precipitation type... snow.

* Accumulations... 10 to 15 inches.

* Timing... snow will continue through this evening. Heaviest
snow is expected this morning through early afternoon.

* Temperatures... mid and upper 20s.

* Winds... winds will become northwest and increase to 20 to 30 mph
with gusts around 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will reduce
visibilities to a quarter mile or less at times... producing
blizzard conditions.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are
expected or occurring. The combination of snow and strong winds
will make travel very hazardous.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions... making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel... have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded... stay with your vehicle.