Winter Weather Advisory 01/08/2025 16:47 for Maryland, Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 7:47PM EST until January 9 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 4:47pm
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Western Highland County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC