Sleet, snow and freezing rain hit the DC area Christmas Eve morning

WASHINGTON (7News) — The First Alert Weather Team was on WINTER WARNING until 1 p.m. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory until 13.00 for possible road impacts, especially south and east of the city through lunch,

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Temperatures dropped below freezing Monday night and will remain well after sunrise Tuesday as a storm moves through the Great Lakes region and heads northeast. Here at home, we will be just close enough to that storm to have a small chance of sleet, snow and freezing rain in the first half of Tuesday.

The biggest impact in the DC Metro will be between 7 to 10, and the precipitation ends from south to north by

Widespread travel problems are unlikely, but it’s still a good idea to take a little extra care when traveling, especially in the morning. A few slippery patches are possible on untreated roads and elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses.

Temperatures will eventually get back above 40 in the afternoon, so the area of ​​concern for the potpourri of winter weather is small. Temperatures will rise in the afternoon, making it safer to travel for last minute Christmas Eve shopping.

So plan for a dry and cool Christmas Eve. By midnight, temperatures will be in the 30s.

It will be a cold start on Christmas Day giving way to highs in the 40s. Plan for a mix of sun and clouds. This evening marks the first night of Hanukkah, which is somewhat later this year. The last time the first night fell on Christmas Day was in 2005. Before that, 1910, 1921 and 1959.

Looking ahead to Friday, a shift in wind direction will signal a push of milder air over the DMV. Highs for many neighborhoods will reach the 50s.

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