Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 4 at 3:54PM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 4, 2025 - 12:54pm
Expires:
January 4, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 9 inches,
with amounts of 10 to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if
heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations of a trace
possible near Interstate 66.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Virginia and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall
rates occur overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Snow may
mix with sleet and perhaps some freezing rain Monday morning into
the afternoon, especially right along the Interstate 66 corridor.
A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and
evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of heavy snow is possible
Monday evening before precipitation ends.
Instruction:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.
Area Description:
Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Hampshire; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC