Tuesday, January 21, 2014

BETHESDA / DC AREA SNOW UPDATE

Bethesda Storm Center
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Snow Update

A winter storm warning, and wind chill advisory, are in effect until 11 PM tonight.

Current temperature in Bethesda: 34° F, falling into the 20s later this morning. Temperatures could reach single digits later tonight.

Wind gusts will pick up speed as the day goes on, maxing out at 40 MPH by this evening. Expect dangerous wind chill, and the potential for falling limbs and trees, as well as power outages.

Snow should begin between 7 and 10 AM this morning, and increase starting around 10:30 AM. The heaviest snow is expected this afternoon, and will taper off by evening. Accumulations could be in the 4-8" range, with higher totals in upper Montgomery County.

Stay tuned here and at @BethesdaRow on Twitter for any urgent updates throughout the storm.

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