Alert: National Weather Service Issues Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a freezing rain advisory for Prince George’s County starting at 10 p.m. Sunday through 9 a.m. Monday. Forecasters expect less than a tenth of an inch of ice.

Forecasters are predicting a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain to begin after midnight and change over to rain between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday morning. Rain will continue throughout the day and should end by 6 p.m. Monday evening.

Untreated roads, sidewalks and vehicles could see a thin glaze of ice, the National Weather Service warns. Some surfaces may become icy even with temperatures slightly above freezing, the weather service warns, due to the recent below-freezing temperatures. If you’re on the roadways, be especially careful in areas that are typically shaded, as well as bridges.

A low of 31 degrees is expected Sunday night, with rain continuing into Monday afternoon. Monday’s high temperature should be 38 degrees.

County Road Conditions

Prince George’s County will activate a full deployment of personnel and contractors early Monday morning to treat the roads with salt, according to a news release.

About 210 vehicles will be deployed at midnight to treat the roads before the morning rush hour, said Department of Public Works and Transportation Director Darrell Mobley. County crews will treat primary and major collector roadways first then move into residential areas. Crews will also be monitoring the bridges, ramps and intersections to ensure they are free of icy conditions.”

The wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain may cause icy road conditions for the morning commute. Drivers are encouraged to follow the safety tips listed below when driving:
• Add extra time for traveling;
• Drive slowly and stay alert;
• Keep a safe distance between you and the car in front of you; and
• Use caution when driving over bridges, ramps and overpasses.

To report roadway conditions, residents are encouraged to wait 12 hours after the precipitation has stopped before calling CountyClick at 311, the Snow Information Center at 301-350-0500 or go to the County’s website at www.princegeorgescountymd.gov to report adverse road conditions via the Snow Request Form.

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