NoVA, DC Weather: Wind Advisory, First Snow Could Fall

WASHINGTON, DC — Parts of northern Virginia and the District are expected to see a dusting of snow the day after Thanksgiving, while much of the state will be buffeted with wind gusts of up to 50 mph that could down tree limbs, forecasters said Friday.

"Temperatures will hold relatively steady or fall throughout the day as strong northwesterly winds behind a cold front usher much cooler air into the region. Snow showers will continue along the Allegheny Front, where minor accumulations are possible," the National Weather Service said Friday morning.

A wind advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Friday. Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph will sweep the state with gusts up to 50 mph that may result in sporadic tree and power line damage, the weather service said. Remain alert if traveling through wooded areas, and avoid them if possible.

A hazardous weather outlook is in place is for the Maryland portion of the Chesapeake Bay, tidal Potomac River, and I-95 corridor through central Maryland, northern Virginia, and District of Columbia.

There's also a gale warning in effect for all tidal waters through late Friday night.

Here's the latest weekend weather forecast from the National Weather Service:

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a northwest wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

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

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.