Headline:
Winter Storm Warning issued January 6 at 4:31AM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 6, 2025 - 1:31am
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 6 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 West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Untreated and unplowed roads may become impassable.
During the times of heaviest snowfall, even primary roads may be
impassable. It is highly recommended to postpone non-essential
travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour
are possible through early morning. There will be a break from
late morning through early afternoon with intermittent light snow,
with possible sleet or freezing drizzle. A second round of snow is
likely late this afternoon and evening before precipitation ends
tonight.
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