…A potent cold front will push across the Allegheny Front late
this evening into Thursday. This will bring heavy snow and blustery
winds, leading to whiteout conditions at times…
* WHAT…Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches possible, locally up to 10 inches. Winds
could gust as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE…In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western
Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds may down
trees limbs resulting in power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow and lowest visibility are
most likely early Thursday morning, and may impact the Thursday
morning commute. Blowing snow may continue to reduce visibility
through Thursday afternoon even after accumulating snow ends. Wind
chills will drop to near or below zero by Thursday evening.