Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:15PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over
the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow
beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially
south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition
to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold
temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week
with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations between 9 and 13 inches, with up to 16 inches
possible in western Maryland. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of
an inch, mainly across the northern Shenandoah Valley.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern
and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight,
becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour
possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected
Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at
times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this
evening and lasting through the middle of next week.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
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