Heavy Snow to Hit Washington on Jan. 6, Congresswoman Issues Warning

Washington, D.C., could face a significant snowstorm on Monday into early Tuesday and one lawmaker signaled it could potentially impact the certification of President-elect Donald Trump’s November win.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning for Virginia, Maryland, and surrounding areas starting Sunday and lasting until Tuesday morning.
For the District of Columbia, according to the NWS, 5 to 10 inches of snow and sleet accumulations are forecast, with up to 12 inches predicted in some isolated areas. Small amounts of ice are also expected in some areas, the agency said.
“Snowfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible between midnight and mid-morning Monday. A second round of heavy snow is likely Monday evening before precipitation ends Monday night,” stated the NWS….