Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 852 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2025 Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-Central and Eastern Allegany-Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Frederick VA-Warren-Clarke-Western Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson- 852 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2025 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northern, and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area Sunday morning and continue through the afternoon before tapering off during the evening. Snowfall rates could approach 1 inch an hour at times. Temperatures will fall into the teens Sunday night so any lingering moisture on area roadways will freeze. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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 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. &&