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Winter Weather Advisory

Monday, January 28, 2013

NWS: Fairfax County Under Winter Weather Advisory Monday Morning

Sleet, freezing rain expected from 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.

UPDATE Sunday 10:50 p.m.: The federal government is advising its employees to stay off roads Monday morning until 10 a.m. Federal offices will open to the public Monday at noon. Employees have the option for unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework, according to the Office of Personnel Management. Non-emergency employees will be granted excused absence up until offices open. For more information, visit the OPM Web site. --- UPDATE: The National Weather Service has expanded the Winter Weather Advisory. Originally Monday from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., the advisory now starts Monday at 3 a.m. --- The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Fairfax County for Monday from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sleet and freezing rain is expected…

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

NWS Issues Winter Weather Advisory for Fairfax County

The advisory will be in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Update 12:17 p.m. - The winter weather advisory, which was originally set to expire at 1 p.m., has been extended to 7 p.m. in the DC metro area.  ---------------  The National Weather Service in Baltimore has issued a winter weather advisory for Fairfax County for a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain. The advisory is in effect until 1 p.m. Wednesday. According to the advisory, NWS expects less than an inch of sleet accumulation, temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s and north winds at 10 to 20 mph and gusts up to 35 mph. The weather conditions can cause treacherous travel conditions. NWS advises motorists to be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities.

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