Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 5:16PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY 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 Saturday 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 10 and 16 inches, with highest amounts north
and west of US-340. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch,
mainly south and east of US-340.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern
and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday
night, 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 is
likely beginning 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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