Winter Weather Advisory 12/23/2024 19:36 for Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 23 at 10:36PM EST until December 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 23, 2024 - 7:36pm
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 3:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze to a few hundredth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest Virginia, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins as light freezing rain early Tuesday morning between 5-7am. Some light snow could mix in at times. Precipitation comes to an by late Tuesday morning.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. 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: 
Washington; Frederick; Warren; Clarke; Morgan; Berkeley; Jefferson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC