"Anticipating Friday's Snowfall in the D.C. Region"

The D.C. region is preparing for a snowstorm on Friday, with 1 to 3 inches of snow expected to fall starting around 4 a.m. and heaviest snowfall anticipated from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect, accompanied by the coldest air of the season and single-digit wind chill values over the weekend. Several school districts have already canceled classes for Friday, and road crews are preparing for the snow. The weekend is expected to be dry, allowing for cleanup, with temperatures returning to average values by the middle of the following week.