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Overall Situation:
* A major winter storm is expected to impact the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.
* The storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
* There’s an increasing risk of important ice accumulation.
* The storm may linger longer than initially expected, possibly into early Monday morning.
Timeline (as of 6 p.m. Sunday):
* sunday 12:30 p.m.: Snow mixing with sleet and freezing rain.
* Sunday 4 p.m.: entire DC area will see sleet and freezing rain.
* Sunday 8 p.m. to Midnight: Storm will move out of the area.
* Tonight (Starting 11 p.m.): Winter storm warnings are in effect until 4 a.m. Monday.
* Possible Extension: Precipitation could extend into early Monday morning in some areas.
Expected Accumulation (as of 6 p.m. sunday):
* Snow & Sleet: Generally 6-10 inches (up to 14 inches possible in far northern and western suburbs).
* Ice: Significant ice impacts are increasingly likely.
Recent Updates (as of 6 p.m. Sunday):
* Snow Axis Shift: The area expected to receive the heaviest snow has shifted slightly north.
* Increased Ice Risk: The probability of significant ice accumulation has increased.
* Potential Linger: The storm may last longer than previously forecast.
Links to Further Information:
* National Weather Service Wakefield Briefing: https://www.weather.gov/media/akq/briefings/LatestBriefing.pdf
* Fox 5 DC Article on Biggest Snowstorms: https://www.fox5dc.com/weather/what-biggest-snowstorms-dc-area-history
