‘Major’ weekend snow forecast for DC area, with more than 8 inches likely in places

It’s looking more and more likely that the D.C. region will be coated in a sheet of white this weekend, as the National Weather Service has again increased its confidence that a major winter storm will hit the area Saturday into Sunday.

“Major” snow accumulations are forecast, with more than 8 inches likely in many spots in the D.C. area, according to the weather service.

“Significant travel delays, closures, and threats to life and property are becoming increasingly likely. Now...