Freezing rain falls on D.C. area
WASHINGTON -- Freezing rain is moving out of the D.C. area after causing some major traffic delays Tuesday morning.
Anne Arundel and Prince George's counties felt the brunt of the weather system.
A winter weather advisory is in effect Calvert and St Marys counties until 11 a.m.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Some rain, drizzle and sleet came through the area Tuesday morning, which caused some slick roads. Wet, slick roads led to some accidents overnight, especially on ramps and overpasses.
By mid-morning, the region will climb above freezing and get to the 40s later in the day.
The rest of the day will be breezy with peeks of sunshine in the afternoon. The windy conditions will help dry off the roadways, which will help with road conditions.
Get the full forecast on the WTOP weather page.
TRAFFIC
Slick roads caused major delays earlier Tuesday -- particularly in Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties.
The toughest spot during the morning was Route 50 in Maryland, says WTOP Traffic's Jack Taylor.
Earlier Tuesday morning, all lanes were blocked on westbound U.S. 50 on the Severn River as well as at U.S. 50 at Md. 3/U.S. 301 in Bowie. All lanes have reopened, but delays persist.
Follow @WTOPTraffic on Twitter for the latest updates.
CLOSINGS AND DELAYS
Some area schools issued delays and closures Tuesday morning. Get the full list on WTOP's Closings and Delays page.
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What kind of conditions are you seeing on area roads? What slick spots are you seeing?
Let us know. Call the Talkback line at 1-844-282-1035.
You can join the conversation on our Facebook page or tweet your thoughts using #WTOP.
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#COLUMBIA NB I-95 at Rte 32, ALL LANES BLOCKED, due to an ACCIDENT, Units on scene #mdtraffic #dctraffic #balttrafficFeb. 10, 2015
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Slick spots on roads this morning. Use Caution!! Advisory for metro until 6a and for southern Maryland until 9a. http://t.co/ZK2D7dFp4T
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DCZ001-MDZ011-504-506-508-VAZ052>054-101100-
/O.EXT.KLWX.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-150210T1100Z/
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-
CENTRAL AND SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY-CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST HOWARD-
SOUTHEAST HARFORD-PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF---WASHINGTON---BALTIMORE---DUNDALK---
CATONSVILLE---ROCKVILLE---COLUMBIA---ELLICOTT CITY---ABERDEEN---
MANASSAS---MANASSAS PARK---FAIRFAX---ALEXANDRIA---FALLS CHURCH
358 AM EST TUE FEB 10 2015
---WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST EARLY
THIS MORNING---
* PRECIPITATION TYPE---FREEZING RAIN AND FREEZING DRIZZLE.
* ACCUMULATIONS---A COUPLE HUNDREDTHS OF AN INCH---WITH ISOLATED
AREAS UP TO A TENTH OF AN INCH.
* TIMING---LIGHT RAIN AND DRIZZLE WILL DISSIPATE GRADUALLY INTO THE
PREDAWN HOURS.
* TEMPERATURES---UPPER 20S TO LOWER 30S.
* WINDS---NORTH AROUND 10 TO 15 MPH.
* IMPACTS---UNTREATED SURFACES MAY BECOME SLIPPERY AND HAZARDOUS.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS---
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN
WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Prince William County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygHFeb. 10, 2015
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Prince George's County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygHFeb. 10, 2015
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Anne Arundel County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygHFeb. 10, 2015
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SCHOOL DELAYS: St. Mary's County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygH#WTOPclosingsFeb. 10, 2015
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Calvert County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygH #WTOPclosingsFeb. 10, 2015
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Charles County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygH #WTOPclosingsFeb. 10, 2015
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Few slick spots this morning - Winter Weather Advisory up for the metro until 6am. Until 9AM for PG, AA and SoMd. http://t.co/ygoOukuJDt
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HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BALTIMORE MD/WASHINGTON DC
401 AM EST TUE FEB 10 2015
ANZ530>543-DCZ001-MDZ011-013-014-016>018-508-VAZ052>057-111000-
CHESAPEAKE BAY NORTH OF POOLES ISLAND MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM POOLES ISLAND TO SANDY POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM SANDY POINT TO NORTH BEACH MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM NORTH BEACH TO DRUM POINT MD-
CHESAPEAKE BAY FROM DRUM POINT MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM KEY BRIDGE TO INDIAN HEAD MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM INDIAN HEAD TO COBB ISLAND MD-
TIDAL POTOMAC FROM COBB ISLAND MD TO SMITH POINT VA-
PATAPSCO RIVER INCLUDING BALTIMORE HARBOR-
CHESTER RIVER TO QUEENSTOWN MD-EASTERN BAY-
CHOPTANK RIVER TO CAMBRIDGE MD AND THE LITTLE CHOPTANK RIVER-
PATUXENT RIVER TO BROOMES ISLAND MD-
TANGIER SOUND AND THE INLAND WATERS SURROUNDING BLOODSWORTH
ISLAND-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-PRINCE GEORGES-
ANNE ARUNDEL-CHARLES-ST. MARYS-CALVERT-SOUTHEAST HARFORD-
PRINCE WILLIAM/MANASSAS/MANASSAS PARK-FAIRFAX-
ARLINGTON/FALLS CHURCH/ALEXANDRIA-STAFFORD-SPOTSYLVANIA-
KING GEORGE-
401 AM EST TUE FEB 10 2015
THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE MARYLAND PORTION OF THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY---TIDAL POTOMAC RIVER---AND ADJACENT COUNTIES IN
CENTRAL MARYLAND AND NORTHERN VIRGINIA AS WELL AS THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA.
.DAY ONE---TODAY AND TONIGHT
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR MUCH OF THE
WASHINGTON AND BALTIMORE METROPOLITAN AREAS THROUGH 6 AM---AND
WESTERN SHORE AND LOWER SOUTHERN MARYLAND COUNTIES THROUGH 9 AM.
THE PRIMARY CONCERN IS A TRACE OF ICE LATE TONIGHT THAT COULD
CAUSE SOME ICY SPOTS.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN---WEDNESDAY THROUGH MONDAY
GALE CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY ACROSS THE MARYLAND PORTION OF THE
CHESAPEAKE BAY AND TIDAL POTOMAC RIVER THURSDAY EVENING---AND
AGAIN LATE SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY.
SUB-ZERO WIND CHILLS ARE POSSIBLE THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY
MORNING---AND AGAIN SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT---
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Frederick County Public Schools in Maryland are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygH #WTOPclosingsFeb. 10, 2015
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Howard County Public Schools in Maryland are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygHFeb. 10, 2015
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Carroll County Public Schools in Maryland are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygH #WTOPclosingsFeb. 10, 2015
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SHA crews were deployed overnight and will continue storm operations through the morning rush hour.
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#HoCoMD #ice is really bad. @nbcwashington @WTOPtraffic @WTOP @weatherchannel @capitalweather http://t.co/fQp5cFSvxZ
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Icy roads cause tractor-trailer crash
WASHINGTON -- All lanes of northbound I-95 before Md. Route 32 have reopened after a crash involving a tractor-trailer Tuesday morning.
The icy conditions caused the tractor-trailer crash early Tuesday morning. All lanes closed before 4 a.m. and reopened at about 6:30 a.m.
Officials have not released information about what led to the accident or if anyone sustained injuries in the crash.
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In Anne Arundel County, there are multiple accidents because of icy conditions:MRT @CNNewsCrew: Overturned vehicle route 100 eastbound at Baltimore Washington medical center #mdtraffic #dctrafficFeb. 10, 2015
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ADVISORY: CAUTION, elevated surfaces #icy =extra time+reduced speeds OR Delay trip #dctraffic #mdtraffic #vatraffic http://t.co/D7ac6jEEnM
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Maryland State Highway Administration asks drivers to delay Tuesday morning commuteWASHINGTON -- A Maryland State Highway Administration spokesman is asking drivers to delay their Tuesday morning commute as crashes mount because of slick roads.Roads around Maryland were not pre-treated before Tuesday morning's cold weather and rain, says Maryland State Highway Administration Spokesman Christopher Bishop. Roads were not treated because the state usually puts down a brine mixture, which would have washed away with the early morning rain.As soon as ice is reported, crews put down salt, Bishop says, adding that trucks are criss-crossing the region Tuesday morning putting down salt on the slick, untreated roadways.Bishop asks drivers -- particularly those in Anne Arundel County -- in the region to slow down or delay their commute."We are asking folks to drive below the speed limit, not at the speed limit, but below the speed limit," he says.Some of the trouble spots include Route 50, Route 3 and Maryland 197, he says.
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Dangerous driving conditions in many areas. IF possible delay commuting until later. Step slowly on sidewalks too.Feb. 10, 2015
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SCHOOL DELAYS: Stafford County Public Schools are on a two-hour delay. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygH #WTOPclosingsFeb. 10, 2015
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@WTOP Can't get 2 my roads; can't get 2 my sidewalk. My porch steps r VERY slick. Gotta figure out how 2 get kid 2 @MCPS bus stop now.Feb. 10, 2015
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Advisories for DC and points west dropped but continue 'til 9am for Prince Georges, AA & SoMd for slick roads! @WTOP http://t.co/6DiS9oIOXn
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SCHOOL CLOSING: Anne Arundel County Public Schools are now closed. This is a change. http://t.co/VOkqbkyygHFeb. 10, 2015
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Rt 50 md stopped WB at a point btwn Freeway Airport/Beltwy #WTOP #MDtraffic #DCtraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9e0zkHIUAA3NuI.jpg
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BGE reporting power outages for hundreds of customers
WASHINGTON -- Many Maryland residents are waking up without power Tuesday morning.
Baltimore Gas and Electric Company is reporting about 800 customers without power as of 7 a.m.
It's not clear what's causing this outage or when the lights will be turned back on.
WTOP has calls out to BGE and we'll bring you information when we get it.
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Rt 50 md at 197 a parking lot. EB 1 lane passes to R. WB wreck clsr to Bltwy #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B9e2yrrIQAA2mak.jpg
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