Days of frigid temperatures finally gave way to the region’s first measurable snowfall of the season, but area police reported late Sunday that Washingtonians were handling themselves well so far.
The National Weather Service called a winter weather advisory from central Maryland through the District of Columbia.
It was to last through early this morning. The service predicted up to 2 inches of snow would cover the region.
Maryland and D.C. police reported minor crashes on the freezing interstates and roads through late Sunday, and the Virginia State Police also reported minor wrecks. But there were no severe injuries reported in any jurisdiction through late Sunday.
“People are still getting used to the first snow of the season,” Maryland Highway Administration spokesman David Buck said. “Probably driving a little too quickly.”
Montgomery and Prince George’s counties affected snow emergency plans, just in case, and Maryland dispatched some 1,200 highway workers to the state’s roads.
In D.C., road crews salted main streets and commuter routes Sunday afternoon. Authorities suggest that all residents take public transportation or walk to work to avoid icy roads.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
