Headline:
Blizzard Warning issued December 4 at 10:56AM EST until December 5 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Blizzard Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 4, 2024 - 7:56am
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
7 inches expected, with locally up to 9 inches possible especially
on the western-facing slopes above 2500 feet. Winds gusting as
high as 60 mph. Visibility one quarter mile or less.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western
Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. This includes the Interstate
68 and Highway 219 corridors, as well as Highway 33 west of Seneca
Rocks, and Highways 48 and 50 west of Bismarck and Mount Storm.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM EST Thursday. The heaviest
snow, lowest visibility, and strongest wind is expected between
midnight and noon.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the
Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees
and power lines resulting in power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are
possible at times early Thursday morning. Blowing snow may
continue to reduce visibility through Thursday afternoon even
after accumulating snow ends. Additional light snowfall is likely
Thursday night. 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