Winter Weather Advisory 12/23/2024 22:47 for Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 24 at 1:47AM EST until December 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 23, 2024 - 10:47pm
Expires: 
December 24, 2024 - 7:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of a light glaze to a few hundredths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EST this morning. * 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 this morning's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins as light freezing rain early this morning between 5-7am. Some light snow could mix in at times. Precipitation comes to an by late this 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