DMV braces for weekend snowstorm as forecasts diverge on mix and totals

A significant DMV winter storm is on track for the weekend, with most areas expected to see 8-14 inches of snow and up to 12-18 inches northwest, though southeastern zones may see less if a Sunday afternoon transition to sleet or freezing rain occurs. The system arrives late Saturday night and lingers into early Monday; models differ on moisture and a mid-level warm nose, with the GFS staying snow-heavy while ECMWF indicates mixing, so totals remain in flux as forecasters monitor the snow-mix line. Travel will be hazardous due to icing after the storm, and NOAA is deploying aircraft to sample the storm energy to improve forecast accuracy.