Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 9:54PM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 6:54pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
12 inches, with amounts of 18 inches possible in isolated spots if
heavy banding sets up in this area.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest
Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* 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:
Washington; Central and Eastern Allegany; Shenandoah; Frederick; Page; Warren; Clarke; Hampshire; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson; Hardy; Eastern Grant; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC