Washington’s streak of 718 days without snow unlikely to be broken despite East Coast bracing for storm

Washington, D.C.’s streak of 718 days without heavy snow will not likely be broken anytime soon, even as the rest of the East Coast prepares for a winter storm this weekend.

Although light snowfall is possible in the nation’s capital in the early hours of Saturday morning, an expected shift to cold rain could stop the snow from accumulating on the ground. However, neighboring communities around Washington, such as Loudoun County, Virginia, are expected to see the most snow in the region.

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A winter advisory warning has gone into effect for Saturday in areas that are largely north and west of Washington, including Prince William County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Spotsylvania County, Loudoun County, and Stafford County in Virginia. Montgomery County and Howard County, Maryland, are also under an advisory.

The National Weather Service has warned pedestrians and travelers that roads and walkways could be icy in the areas under an advisory this weekend due to the mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

“When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury,” the NWS cautioned.

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Other winter storm warnings have been activated from North Carolina up to Maine. Cities such as Philadelphia and New York City are just outside the warning zone but could still witness some snowfall.

The last time that Washington saw more than 1 inch of snow was in January 2022, meaning there have been more than 700 days without any significant snowfall. Dulles International Airport and Baltimore have gone 663 days and 706 days, respectively. Those streaks are also not expected to break this weekend, according to the Washington Post.