Takoma Park Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Takoma Park.

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Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 1:45PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Heavy snow with sleet and freezing rain possible. Total snow accumulations between 11 and 15 inches and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of Delaware, northeast Maryland, southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:41PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 5 below to 5 above expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, eastern, north central, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:22PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Calvert, Charles, and St. Marys Counties. In Virginia, Albemarle, Greene, King George, Orange, Spotsylvania, and Stafford Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:22PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 1:22PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern and northwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills of zero to 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 12:59PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, and southern New Jersey, and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From midnight Friday Night to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 8 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 9:58AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Interstate 70. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 9:58AM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow, with over 10 inches possible. Ice accumulation is also possible. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northeast, northern, and southern Maryland, and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday evening, becoming heavy at times late Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 9:58AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland, northeast North Carolina, and central, east central, eastern, south central, and southeast Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The combination of significant snow and ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 9:58AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Confidence is increasing in widespread snow, sleet, and freezing rain. This may result in major impacts in infrastructure and transportation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Maryland and central, east central, and north central Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The combination of significant snow and ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 9:58AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 6 inches of snow, with over a foot possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Highway 50 and west of the Allegheny Front. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, and Eastern Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and Monday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday afternoon, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Highway 50 and west of the Allegheny Front. Precipitation is most likely to change back to snow and linger west of the Allegheny Front Sunday night into Monday morning. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of sub-zero wind chills is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 9:58AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 6 inches of snow, with over a foot possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Highway 50 and west of the Allegheny Front. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and Monday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday afternoon, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Highway 50 and west of the Allegheny Front. Precipitation is most likely to change back to snow and linger west of the Allegheny Front Sunday night into Monday morning. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of sub-zero wind chills is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week.