Winter Storm Watch

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 855 PM EST Mon Feb 3 2025 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Ice accumulations up to three tenths of an inch possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations around half an inch, with localized amounts up to 1 inch possible. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mix of light freezing rain and sleet begins Wednesday morning. Precipitation becomes mainly a steady freezing rain from Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday night, though some sleet could mix in at times. A light freezing drizzle could continue Thursday morning before precipitation comes to an end. The highest ice accumulation is expected along the eastern facing slopes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.