Headline:
Winter Storm Watch issued December 3 at 9:13PM EST until December 5 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Storm Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
December 3, 2024 - 6:13pm
Expires:
December 4, 2024 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 55
mph.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western
Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
* 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; Western Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC