Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 3 at 1:58PM EST until December 5 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 10:58am
Expires:
December 3, 2024 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60
mph. Visibility one quarter mile or less.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western
Grant County.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds may down
trees limbs resulting in power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow and lowest visibility are
most likely early Thursday morning, and may impact the Thursday
morning commute. Blowing snow may continue to reduce visibility
through Thursday afternoon even after accumulating snow ends. Wind
chills will drop to near or below zero by Thursday evening.
Instruction:
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:
Garrett; Western Grant
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC