Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued December 4 at 3:00AM EST until December 5 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 4, 2024 - 12:00am
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 8:00am
Description:
...A potent cold front will push across the Allegheny Front late
this evening into Thursday. This will bring heavy snow and blustery
winds, leading to whiteout conditions at times...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches possible, locally up to 10 inches. Winds
could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western
Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds may down
trees limbs resulting in power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow and lowest visibility are
most likely early Thursday morning, and may impact the Thursday
morning commute. Blowing snow may continue to reduce visibility
through Thursday afternoon even after accumulating snow ends. Wind
chills will drop to near or below zero by Thursday evening.
Instruction:
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your
vehicle.
Area Description:
Garrett; Western Grant; Western Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC