Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 2:06PM EST until February 23 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches for the lower elevations. For elevations elevations above
1000 feet, snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches are expected with
localized amounts around a foot on the ridge tops of the Catoctin
Mountains. Northwest winds gusting around 30 to 45 mph overnight
through Monday.
* WHERE...Portions of central and north central Maryland, northern
and northwest Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. Rain or a rain and snow mix will
change to snow between 4 PM and 6 PM late this afternoon and
evening. The steadiest snow will be this evening before tapering
off overnight into early Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
will impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility will be reduced to below one-half
mile at times in falling and blowing snow overnight into Monday
morning.
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.
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