Winter Weather Advisory 01/03/2025 15:47 for Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 6:47PM EST until January 4 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 3:47pm
Expires: 
January 4, 2025 - 12:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions on I-68 and US-40 west of La Vale, MD, US-50 west of New Creek, WV, and US-250 west of Hightown, VA. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow squalls and strong winds may lead to localized and brief near-blizzard conditions are possible this evening.
Instruction: 
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Area Description: 
Extreme Western Allegany; Western Highland; Western Mineral
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC