VA, DC Drivers Face Icy Monday Morning Commute: VDOT

VIRGINIA — Rain Sunday over parts of northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., on Sunday could freeze overnight and pose an icy commute Monday morning.

The Virginia Department of Transportation Northern Virginia urged drivers to use caution while temperatures are below freezing. Crews will treat highways for any icy conditions and remove any downed trees.

A hazardous weather outlook has been issued by the National Weather Service for Prince William, Manassas. Manassas Park, Fairfax, Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria, Stafford, Spotsylvania and King George, along with the District of Columbia.

Overnight Outlook

• Although temperatures reached the 40s Sunday, they are forecast to drop below freezing again overnight and into much of this week. Anything that melted will refreeze Sunday night.

• Crews will report early Monday morning to treat areas that are prone to refreezing, as well as bridges, ramps, and overpasses.

• Plan now for a slow and icy commute Monday morning, if you must travel to work, VDOT said. Use caution while driving, including reducing your speeds and braking and turning gently. Plan extra time for your commute.

Reminders for Residents and Drivers

• If you must drive, ensure headlights are on, drive for the conditions, and be familiar with these winter driving tips.

• Residents who encounter downed trees or other debris in the road can contact the Customer Service Center at 800-FOR-ROAD (800-367-7623) or my.vdot.virginia.gov.

• Monitor road conditions on www.511virginia.org or the free mobile app, or call 511 from any phone in Virginia.

Here is the latest forecast:

Sunday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.