"DC Braces for 2024's First Major Winter Storm with Preparations Underway"

The Washington D.C. area is expected to experience a wintry mix on Saturday morning, transitioning to rain in the afternoon. Winter weather advisories are in place west of Interstate 95, with a winter storm warning for northwest Virginia and parts of Maryland. The morning may start with snow, sleet, and freezing rain, especially west of I-95, but will likely change to rain by midday. Areas south and east of downtown Washington are not expected to see accumulation, while the far north and west suburbs may see up to 2 inches of snow before it turns to rain. Winds will be gusty, and Sunday is forecasted to be partly to mostly sunny and breezy.