"Anticipating Accumulating Snow in D.C. This Friday"

A winter weather advisory is in effect for Washington D.C. from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, with 1 to 2 inches of snow expected, potentially causing disruptions to the morning commute. The impact of the storm is rated as Category 2 out of 5, with snow-covered roads likely. The snow is expected to stick around through the weekend due to cold temperatures, but a major warm-up is forecasted for the middle of next week. The amount of snow accumulation is less certain, with small changes in model predictions potentially affecting the forecast.