Winter weather could make early appearance in D.C. region
Despite the warm day Monday, Wednesday is forecast to get a little interesting.






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Snowfall rates of 1"/hour or more will be more common in this area (west of Shen Valley) heading into mid-AM hours https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3XwQX8IMAE8oMa.pngby Lauryn Ricketts via twitter 11/26/2014 1:33:08 PM
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I'd stay off of I-81 now and I-68 from Hancock, MD westward. And, I-66 West of Markham, VA #snow https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3Xwx7LCEAAZuKJ.pngby Jacqui Jeras via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 11/26/2014 1:35:39 PM
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Snow creeping in I-81--I68/I-81 all snowy in spots - more rain with wet snow eastward towards DC @wtop @abc7news https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3Xyh5QCcAEBpjP.jpgby Lauryn Ricketts via twitter 11/26/2014 1:43:04 PM
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VDOT asks travelers to consider delayed travel
WASHINGTON -- The busiest travel day on the calendar gets an added twist this year: snow, rain and a slushy combination of the two.
VDOT is set to deploy about 400 trucks early Wednesday morning, with the majority of them headed for Loudoun County, where snow is predicted to accumulate more than other areas.
"Those crews will be staged Wednesday morning and ready to treat the roads for whatever we end up getting," says Jenni McCord, a VDOT spokeswoman.
Crews have been on alert for a few days, she says. The plow trucks carry salt-sand mixes.
In Maryland, the State Highway Administration has asked drivers to adjust their travel plans to avoid the biggest backups.
"Regardless of whether it's wet snow or rain, it's still the heaviest travel day of the year," says David Buck, a spokesman.
"We are asking folks to alter their plans as much as they possibly can to keep out of the meat of the rush hour on Wednesday," he says.
Buck anticipates the heaviest traffic coming from 12 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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Md. highway officials: Reschedule holiday travel plans
WASHINGTON - The annual pilgrimage home for Thanksgiving might be a little nastier this Wednesday than years past thanks to a chance for rain and wet snow in the forecast.
And Maryland State Highway Administration officials are urging holiday travelers to consider heading out on a different day. FULL STORY -
My high school, John Handley High School - in Winchester, VA. The prettiest high school in the country..... https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3YBEBGCcAEyUY4.jpgby Lauryn Ricketts via twitter 11/26/2014 2:46:34 PM
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Rain changing to snow in Haymarket, VA @WTOP @ABC7News https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3YB22ECMAA3RmL.jpgby Lauryn Ricketts via twitter 11/26/2014 2:50:04 PM
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Drivers were up and out early Wednesday morning, trying to get ahead of Thanksgiving traffic and possible snow. Some making pit stops along Interstate 95 said they were hoping to avoid inclement weather, and had even stayed up all night to beat the rush. WTOP’s Kathy Stewart reports.
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Snow is starting to come down around the region Wednesday morning. What are you seeing? Add your photos to the WTOP snow gallery.WTOP/Kathy Stewart
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6 inches in Hancock #SnowBallSnow https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3Ygz4JCIAABQsi.jpgby ABC7Brad via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 11/26/2014 5:19:45 PM
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My backyard in Clarksburg (Montgomery Cty MD) at 11ish AM this 11/26/2014 #WTOP http://t.co/cIWjtR9OcKNov. 26, 2014- Reply
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Dog's first snow! @abc7news @wtop RT @atcwifey921 "hurry up, mom! snowflakes are getting in my eyes" #berkeleysfirstsnow #bentleyslittlesisby Lauryn Ricketts via twitter 11/26/2014 6:25:40 PM
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Winter weather makes early appearance in D.C. area
Despite the warm day Monday, Wednesday is forecast to get a little interesting.The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Frederick and Loudoun counties and a Winter Weather Advisory for Montgomery, Fairfax and Prince William counties beginning Wednesday morning. There could be as much as 5 inches of snow.
Lauryn Rickett's has an in-depth look at what we could expect in her weather blog. Read more here.Advisories are in place for parts of the D.C. Metro region. (AP) -
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Whoah. Just how polluted is Delhi? Sharp line is atmospheric inversion trapping pollution below (via @joshapte ) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3b5CQiCIAAql3g.jpg
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A wintry mix could leave roads a bit icy for the morning commute. @laurynricketts has your forecast bit.ly/1CyVcHBby WTOP via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/1/2014 7:21:06 PM
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Deets on the cold rain/ sleet/freezing rain, timing, impact for DC Tuesday by @laurynricketts bit.ly/1HSBV43 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B3zPzTyCYAA19wZ.jpg
by Jacqui Jeras via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/1/2014 10:07:29 PM -
How did it go from summer to winter in 6 minutes today..@suepalkafox5dc @dougkammerer @laurynrickettsby kevin shafer via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/2/2014 1:43:23 PM
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A few snowflakes mixing in with mainly rain now in Merrifield, VA @NWS_BaltWash @JacquiJeras @ABC7Brianby Alex Liggitt via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/2/2014 1:43:38 PM
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Rain continues to push north - but more to come in the second half of the day (that precip in E. KY/TN now) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B328zRKIYAAIrac.jpg
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Love the new @abc27News @WeatherBug HD camera in downtown Gettysburg, PA! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B39CBx8IgAE9oh8.jpg
by WeatherBug via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/3/2014 7:19:11 PM -
Rain showers continue to move to the north and east today-steadier rain for PM commute @wtop @abc7news http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4GthJEIgAEPSvT.jpg
by Lauryn Ricketts via twitter 12/5/2014 4:23:10 PM -
Just some light rain that is headed towards the @ScotWalkWknd in @AlexandriaVA - moving NE. Parade starts now http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4L1GkxIEAA4utT.jpg
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Shout out to my newest follower the lovely @laurynrickettsby IAmDubbs via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/8/2014 4:42:19 PM
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Embraer EMB-500/Phenom 100 is certified for a single pilot. But many times two are flying for safety reasons. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4WQDdhIMAAenTQ.jpg
by Jacqui Jeras via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/8/2014 4:57:38 PM -
Prince William walking in to World Bank http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4WSRYvIgAAEjwJ.jpg
by ABC7Bri via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/8/2014 4:58:47 PM -
Some actual Bay Effect snow coming across the region! Just light snow/flurries (no accum. expected) @ABC7Brian @wtop http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4WTxCLCcAMxcFg.jpg
by Lauryn Ricketts via twitter 12/8/2014 5:04:35 PM -
Freezing rain here in Laurel. @nbcwashington @laurynrickettsby diggingtheterps via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/9/2014 11:31:07 AM
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I'm giving a shoutout to @laurynricketts she is a great meteorologist.by nicholas sye via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/9/2014 11:39:56 AM
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#NAVY v #ARMY game on Saturday - GREAT day for football! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4bhQAwCcAAia12.png
by TailgatingWeatherGal via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/9/2014 5:55:04 PM -
Where did these mysterious snow circles come from? cnn.it/1AmzSAp http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4B5VFXCAAAqD8E.png
by CNN Airport Network via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/9/2014 5:56:48 PM -
Skies brighten in @AlexandriaVa before the sun sets! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4cbaFtCYAEz3Lj.jpg
by Lauryn Ricketts via twitter 12/9/2014 9:35:41 PM -
Nor'easter leaves thousands without power: abcn.ws/1GjnHFU - @abcnewswx http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4gD7sMCQAAWQiA.jpg
by ABC News via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/10/2014 2:36:41 PM -
Wondering if we'll have a #WhiteChristmas ? @laurynricketts takes a look at the odds. wjla.com/blogs/weather/… http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4qjNUFCAAE1ubL.jpg
by Eileen Whelan via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/12/2014 3:31:35 PM -
What a change from last year for the #ArmyNavyGame ! Sunset: 4:44PM-Winds 5-10mph @NavyAthletics @alexliggitt #GONAVY http://pbs.twimg.com/media/B4rOR4jCcAABqqZ.jpg
by TailgatingWeatherGal via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/12/2014 7:04:19 PM -
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"I feel bad for Santana Moss & I feel bad for the #Redskins ." - @MikePereiraby chaddukes via twitter retweeted by laurynricketts 12/15/2014 4:10:27 PM