Editor's note: Go here for the latest forecast on Friday.
The start of 2025 is looking good for snow lovers.
Storm Team4 expects a wintry mix will bring some light snow to the D.C. region Friday afternoon before the potential for more significant snowfall on Sunday evening into Monday.
Here's what's in the forecast so far and how the region is preparing.
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Friday wintry mix
Meteorologist Jessica Faith said there's a chance for quick-moving snow showers Friday afternoon. The Blue Ridge Mountains could see snow as early as midday, while the D.C. area is expected to get snow later in the afternoon. Rain will fall briefly before the transition to snow.
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Eastern Maryland can expect the same wintry mix closer to sunset as the snow continues to make its way east, Faith said.
Friday's snow likely won't be much, however. Faith said to expect a dusting for the D.C. area.
Snow totals will be highest toward the west.
The NWS has issued a Winter Weather Advisory that includes Frederick and Carroll counties in Maryland from 1 to 7 p.m.
Snow chances Sunday, Monday
A mostly sunny and cold weekend is on tap after Friday's light wintry mix, with highs in the 30s and lows in the 20s, Faith said.
Snow is expected to start falling late Sunday and continue into Monday. There could be periods of freezing rain, sleet and cold rain, which could affect snow totals and impacts.
"Monday’s snow is shaping up to be an impactful event that could lead to accumulating snow, icy road conditions, reduced visibility and hypothermia," Faith said.
Storm Team4's Amelia Draper said it's possible there will be school delays Monday as the current forecast shows steady snowfall across the area about 6 a.m.
Snowfall is expected to continue throughout the day Monday. Draper says there could be a burst of snow in the evening before the system completely moves out of the area.
Heavy, wet snow and ice accumulation could bring down branches and power lines.
Storm Team4 will be keeping a close eye on the storm's timing and potential snowfall totals as we approach Sunday and Monday. Check the Storm Team4 weather page for the latest forecast.
Snow preparations underway in DC, Maryland and Virginia
D.C. snow crews will begin pretreating roads on all of the city's snow emergency routes Thursday evening, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said.
Twenty-one brine trucks will pretreat roads using a mixture of salt, beet juice and water from 6 p.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday, Bowser's office said in a news release.
The snow team will partially deploy on Friday from noon to midnight, with 34 heavy plows to treat highways, streets, bridges, ramps and other elevated structures. Ten pick-up truck plows will treat smaller streets, the release said.
"The best thing that a driver can do is if you don't need to be on the road when it can be slick or snowy, is avoid the road. We always want you to think about the route you're taking and take your time," said Clint Osborn with the D.C. Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
Snow plow crews with the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) could be seen prepping on Thursday.
MDOT SHA says Maryland residents can track snow plows and trucks near them using this online tool that shows where the plows are in real-time.
Virginia Department of Transportation crews will pretreat interstates, primary roads, high-volume secondary roads, bridges, ramps and overpasses with salt brine Saturday and will they'll be out treating on Sunday as snow develops, VDOT said.
"Keep your eyes on the forecast, check your emergency kit and remember to plan travel around the storm, not during the storm," VDOT said on X.
