Freezing Rain Monday Morning Could Bring Messy Commute In NoVA, DC: Weather Forecast

MARYLAND — The chance of freezing rain Monday morning has prompted an alert from the National Weather Service for the Baltimore-Washington area.

"If commuting Monday morning, be aware of the possibility of significant travel disruptions," the National Weather Service said in a statement Sunday.

There is a 30 percent chance of freezing drizzle across the Baltimore-Washington area Monday morning, particularly east of Interstate 95, according to forecasters. A light glaze of ice could coat the roads, officials warned Sunday night.

"This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions, multiple accidents, and extensive delays," the National Weather Service said in a statement. "If this threat does materialize during the Monday morning rush-hour, many roads could quickly turn icy."

Commuters should give themselves extra time for travel and consider using public transportation and telework options, officials said, particularly in these areas: Prince William, Manassas, Manassas Park, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford, Spotsylvania, Dale City, Manassas, Woodbridge, Lake Ridge, Montclair, Reston, Herndon, Annandale, Centreville, Chantilly, McLean, Arlington, Alexandria, and Fredericksburg.

The forecast calls for a low of about 27 degrees Sunday night, with a chance of freezing rain and snow Monday morning.

Precipitation should shift to rain midday, with high temperatures of about 45 degrees in the District and northern Virginia.

Here is the work week forecast for the region from the National Weather Service:

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Monday: A slight chance of snow and freezing rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 10am and noon, then a chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light northeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: A chance of rain, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light west wind becoming northwest 6 to 11 mph in the morning.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.