* WHAT…Heavy snow and near blizzard conditions. Total snow
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with locally 1 to 2 feet along
the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph through tonight.
* WHERE…Garrett County.
* WHEN…Until 3 AM EST Saturday. The heaviest snow and lowest
visibility are forecast through about 10 PM this evening.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight
of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause
sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will
make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel
could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions
will impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree
branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Near blizzard conditions are possible this
evening. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely
through this evening. Snow may transition to a period of freezing
rain or drizzle late tonight into Saturday morning. Wind chills in
the teens and 20s are expected through tonight.
