A massive winter storm is set to freeze DC: What to know
Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area are set to receive an unusually high amount of snow this weekend, as a massive winter storm makes its way across the United States.
TL;DR
- Washington, D.C., and its surrounding area are expected to receive significant snowfall and frigid temperatures this weekend.
- The winter storm, nicknamed "Fern," is forecast to impact about 180 million Americans from the South to the Northeast.
- The D.C. area could see over twelve inches of snowfall, with some models predicting up to 15 inches.
- Temperatures are expected to remain in the 20s until February 1st.
- Several governors have declared states of emergency in anticipation of the storm.
- The D.C. area is under a winter storm watch from Saturday evening until Monday morning.
- Residents are advised to prepare by stocking up on supplies, monitoring weather updates, and adjusting travel plans.
- Potential impacts include messy roads and school closures early next week.