Warm temperatures are returning to our region following this week's cold snap, but a spot of freezing rain could make this Monday morning commute a bit more complicated for some.
A winter weather advisory will be in effect across the area between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Monday, including in the District of Columbia and the counties of Prince George's; Anne Arundel; Charles; St. Mary's; and Calvert in Maryland, as well as the counties of Orange, Culpeper, Prince William (as well as Manassas), Fairfax, Arlington (as well as Falls Church and Alexandria), Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Southern Fauquier in Virginia. A winter weather advisory for areas west of the Beltway in Virginia, including Frederick County, extends from 3 a.m. to noon.
Commuters are advised to use extreme caution while driving.
School districts - including the District of Columbia - announced late openings. And several major employers allowed employees to come in late.
The federal government will open at noon, as will District government offices. Fairfax and Arlington also allowed government workers to take unscheduled leave.
The forecast calls for freezing rain, possibly mixed with sleet, to fall during Monday morning. A few hundredths of an inch of ice are expected to result, which could produce slippery conditions on untreated roads, bridges, and sidewalks.
The Maryland State Highway Administration will deploy about 350 trucks in the D.C. area for salting. The Virginia Department of Transportation pre-treated various communter routes throughout Sunday, focusing especially on Route 7, Route 50, and Route 1. VDOT will also deploy about 650 trucks at midnight in Loudoun, Prince William, and Fairfax counties.
The freezing rain expected to change to regular rain as temperatures are forecasted to reach as high as 43 degrees.
You can keep up with the winter weather on our live interactive radar, and don't forget to check here for the latest school and other closings and delays throughout the season.
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