Special Weather Statement 01/03/2025 12:44 for Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 3 at 3:44PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 12:44pm
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 3:00pm
Description: 
Snow showers are expected through early this evening across eastern west Virginia, the northern Shenandoah Valley, and portions of western Maryland. Localized bursts of heavier snow showers are likely through 6 PM, where visibility will be reduced to near one-quarter mile. Snowfall will coat the ground in most locations with localized amounts around 1 to 2 inches possible. Temperatures will fall well below freezing this evening and a few snow showers may persist. Any standing water or slushy surfaces will freeze.
Area Description: 
Washington; Central and Eastern Allegany; Shenandoah; Frederick; Warren; Clarke; Hampshire; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC