1/31/11: Some Ice, Then Rain

Expect light snow and sleet to continue to develop over the area tonight, transitioning to freezing drizzle.  The freezing drizzle will continue, off and on into Tuesday morning, before possibly changing to plain rain and ending tomorrow afternoon.

A heavier batch of precipitation will move in late tomorrow night.  This batch will likely be freezing rain for most areas Tuesday night.  The freezing rain will continue into Wednesday morning for the northern and western counties, while it changes to rain in central and Southern MD.

Up to a half inch of ice accumulation is possible in the Northern and Western counties (those under the Winter Storm Watch), but significant icing should not be a concern for the rest of the area.

Rain/freezing rain will continue into Wednesday afternoon, before the cold front moves through.

Be sure to check the website for updates on the progress of the storm and surface temperatures, as well updates on Watches and Warnings.