12/15 Snow Event (LIVE Updates)

***Live updates will be posted here regarding the light snow event expected this afternoon - the latest updates will be at the top, while the older updates will fall to the bottom of this post. ***

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3:34pm - 

Area roadways are slick in spots. However, the back edge of the snow is now moving through Northern Virginia and parts of Maryland. The snow should end from west to east over the next few hours. Use caution on the roads as black ice may have formed due to melting/refreezing of moisture. 

12:05pm - 

The radar is beginning to really blossom around the area. A large portion of the area is reporting either light flurries or very light snow at this time. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7:00pm tonight. Due to cold conditions, slick spots will be possible on roadways during the afternoon and evening rush. 

Additionally, several area school systems are closing early. However, Montgomery Co Schools are closing according to REGULAR schedules. 

Radar shows snow developing across the area. The area of blue radar returns has the steadiest snow at the current time. Expect increasing coverage of the snow throughout the early afternoon. 

Light Snow Expected This Afternoon

Light snow is expected to develop across the metro areas this afternoon. Flurries and very light snow are already being reported in northern parts of the area to as far south as Gaithersburg. 

While accumulations should be limited to mainly north and east of the Potomac River, an inch to two inches are certainly possible. Due to it being Friday, and the snowfall occurring during the afternoon, impacts to the evening commute are certainly possible. 

The highest accumulations will likely reside from Baltimore and to the north and east. But an inch or so of snow is possible as far south and west as the Potomac River. A coating may be possible in Northern Virginia. 

Be prepared for hazardous roadway conditions and give snow treatment vehicles plenty of room! Any additional updates will be posted as needed this afternoon and evening.

For this reason, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 7:00pm this evening!

Howard County Schools have announced they are closing 90 minutes early. 

The radar around 10:45am. You can see snow beginning to develop to the north and west of the city centers.