Fairfax County Under Winter Storm Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning that begins Sunday morning for Fairfax County.

The National Weather Service predicts 1-3 inches of snow and a quarter-inch of ice.

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Sunday 8 a.m. through Monday 10 a.m.. The weather service warns that the area can expect to see:

• Snow and sleet, changing to freezing rain Sunday afternoon. Freezing rain is expected to last until Monday 10 a.m.
• 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet and a quarter-inch or more of ice accumulation possible.
• Snow and sleet are expected to begin Sunday morning. A changeover to freezing rain is expected midday Sunday and will continue into the night before changing over to rain after 10 a.m. Monday.
• Temperatures will be in the 20s.
• Hazardous travel conditions are probable due to slick roads and icy conditions Sunday and possibly into Monday. Increased power outages are possible.

• Tell someone (a friend, relative or co-worker) you are taking a trip, where you are going, the routes you will travel and when you expect to arrive.
  
  
• Before you leave town, fill your gas tank. While traveling, frequently refill the gas tank.
  
  
• Don’t get on the road without a winter travel survival kit.
  
  
• If your vehicle breaks down, pull as far off the road as possible. Your greatest personal danger at this point is being hit by passing cars.
  
  
• Stay in the car if visibility is poor. You may become disoriented and lost while wandering in a snowstorm, making it more difficult for rescuers to find you. If you have a cell phone, call for help.