2 Chances For Snow Accumulation This Weekend In NoVA, DC: Forecasters

Two winter storm fronts will bring separate chances for accumulating snow to the greater Washington, D.C. area this weekend, according to forecasters.

While the overall likelihood of significant accumulation is low, there is a possibility of some depending on the track of the storms.

The first front will arrive overnight Friday into the early morning hours of Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The greatest chance of snow for Northern Virginia and D.C. will be during the overnight hours, with scattered snow showers possible on Saturday morning before switching to rain through early afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service, forecasted temperatures combined with dry air will likely limit snow accumulations to a dusting in most areas, if any accumulation occurs at all.

A second front will arrive from the coast on early Sunday morning before moving north Sunday night into Monday morning.

“The storm is expected to move quickly up the East Coast," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski said in the agency's latest forecast. "Its exact track will determine how far north snow spreads and whether coastal communities see accumulations or just a brief burst of snow."

The greatest chance of snow for the D.C. area will be overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, forecasters said. Areas to the southeast of Interstate 95 are more likely to see additional accumulation.

Regardless of final accumulation, even brief periods of snow could create slick roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses, leading to travel delays.

Temperatures are expected to plummet to 22 degrees overnight Sunday with wind chills as cold as 0. The cold will persist into Monday night with possible wind chills near -10 degrees.

Any accumulation near Interstate 95 cities could also disrupt commuting and airport operations at the start of the new week.

Here's a look at the detailed National Weather Service forecast for the region:

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

Friday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. South wind around 9 mph.

Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered rain showers between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 4am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Increasing clouds, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: A chance of snow, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 28.