How much snow will fall this week in Washington, D.C.?

How much snow will fall this week in Washington, D.C.? Snow forecast, timeline and expected totals

Timeline: Snow will start at midnight Friday and end at sunrise Saturday.

Impact: A slight impact on travel is expected Friday evening; roads could become slippery and dangerous Saturday.

WASHINGTON — FOX 5's Tucker Barnes says it's cold enough for snow, and we have more on the way, as all eyes turn to the winter weather system threatening the Washington, D.C. area this week.

Barnes says clouds are expected Friday afternoon and evening before the snow begins at midnight. The snow will come quickly, but it will quickly end Saturday morning. He says there won't be much snow, and it should be over by sunrise.

"While we expect some snow across the area, it's not going to be very heavy," Barnes said. The snow is not expected to impact travel on Friday evening.

What areas are covered by the Winter Weather Advisory?

Winter Weather Advisories are in effect from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday for parts of western and southern Maryland, central and northern Virginia, northeastern, southeastern, and northern West Virginia.

What time will the snowfall be on Friday and Saturday?

Snow will move into the D.C. area from west to east Friday night. It is expected to affect the area by around midnight.

How much snow will fall in D.C. this week?

Here are some of the expected snow totals for the weekend storm:

Washington, D.C.: 1-inch of snow

Fairfax County, Va.: 1-inch of snow

Montgomery County, Md.: 1-inch of snow

Prince George's County, Md.: 1-inch of snow

Howard County, Md.: 1-inch of snow

Baltimore, Md.: 1-inch of snow

Western areas (including Garrett County, Md. and parts of West Virginia): 1-3 inches, with localized amounts higher on higher hills.

Central areas (including areas around Front Royal and Fredericksburg, Va.): 1-3 inches.

Eastern areas (including Ocean City and Salisbury, Md.): 1-2 inches.

Will the snow stick to the ground?

It will be cold enough for any snow that falls to stick to the ground. The National Weather Service says roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slippery and dangerous.

The National Weather Service advises being prepared for slippery roads, slowing down, and using caution while traveling. If you go outside, watch your first few steps on stairs, sidewalks, and walkways. These surfaces can be icy and slippery, increasing the risk of falls and injury.