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2 Rounds Of Snow Forecast For VA This Week: See Details

Another Arctic blast of cold is headed to Virginia, and there are two chances for snow this week, according to the latest forecast.

Two more rounds of snow are possible across Northern Virginia this week, according to the latest forecast, as a frigid stretch continues to hamper work to clear roads and driveways from the late January snowstorm.

The first chance of snow is Tuesday night into Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. A coating to less than an inch of snow is expected.

"A brief warmup is expected through Tuesday. A clipper-type system will bring a chance of light snow Tuesday night," the NWS said. "Turning colder for the middle and second half of the week. An Arctic front will cross the area Friday night bringing snow showers and sharply colder temperatures for the weekend

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The next chance of snow comes Friday as a strong clipper system ahead of an Arctic front passes through the state, National Weather Service forecasters said.

Parts of Northern Virginia should creep above freezing on Monday, but it won't last long, National Weather Service forecasters said.

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"Sunny and not as cold today with high temperatures climbing above the freezing mark for many for the first time in more than a week," the agency said.

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Some light snow is possible Wednesday morning, with a light accumulation of a coating to an inch or so possible. Any snow should end by midday, The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang predicts.

"Clouds increase on Friday, when it’s not as cold. Highs reach the mid-30s or so and a few snow showers or flurries can’t be ruled out," the Post said. "We’re back into the deep freeze over the weekend, with highs only in the 20s and lows in the single digits to near 10 degrees. … Milder air does look like it will return the following week."

Residents across the DMV have found it difficult to dig out their driveways and sidewalks, while many residential streets, school drives and bus stops are still coated with ice. That has lead to a second week of either canceled classes or late starts.

Alexandria City Public Schools had all schools and offices closed Monday, with students participating in synchronous learning.

Arlington County Public Schools, Fairfax County Public Schools and Prince William County Public Schools all canceled classes on Monday.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools declared Monday as a remote learning day.

Here's the latest Northern Virginia from the National Weather Service:

Monday Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 6 to 9 mph.

Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32. North wind around 8 mph.

Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 29.

Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

Friday
A chance of snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 23. Blustery.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 9.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

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