DC Weather: Sun-kissed yet chilly Friday ahead of weekend winter storm

WASHINGTON (7News) — The week wraps up on a cold, yet sun-filled note, ahead of the weekend weather maker with afternoon highs around the 40s.

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While clouds will thicken Friday evening and continue throughout the night, there is no need to worry about rain or snowfall affecting your outdoor plans. The temperature will settle around 30 degrees.

The first major winter storm of the year will move across the DMV from southwest to northeast beginning early Saturday morning.

Many will see light snow upon the onset because of sub-freezing temperatures, especially to the southwest. Washington, D.C. looks to miss out on snow with this system. However, northern Montgomery County and Loudoun County may see a few hours of snow, leading to an inch or two of wet, slushy snow that will melt throughout the day.

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Heavier snow totals will stay northwest of the Blue Ridge. The snow will be wet and heavy for places like Hagerstown, Martinsburg and Winchester.

The chance of accumulating snow, as of this writing, is VERY low along and east of I-95. A winter storm warning has been issued for Interstate 81 and the mountains to the west.

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