Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 3:39AM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 12:39am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 8:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 8 inches, with amounts of 9 to 11
inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this
area. Additionally, ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...In Virginia, Augusta, Eastern Highland, and Rockingham
Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest
snowfall rates occur tonight into early Monday morning. Snow will
mix with or change over to sleet and freezing rain late tonight
into Monday afternoon. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime
during the late morning into 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:
Augusta; Rockingham; Eastern Highland; Eastern Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC