Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 11:52AM EST until January 7 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 8:52am
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
accumulations between 10 and 14 inches, with amounts of 18 inches
possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area,
especially in the Potomac Highlands.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett
Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Mineral
Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Tuesday. Highest
snowfall rates occur late tonight into early Monday morning. Snow
may mix with sleet and freezing rain Monday morning into the
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate tonight with
untreated and unplowed roads becoming impassable for the Monday
morning and evening commutes. During the times of heaviest
snowfall, even primary roads may be impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour
are possible between midnight and mid-morning Monday. A second
round of heavy snow is likely Monday evening before precipitation
ends Monday night.
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. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Area Description:
Garrett; Extreme Western Allegany; Western Grant; Western Mineral
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC