Winter Storm Warning issued January 2 at 2:24PM EST until January 4 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE…In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western
Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN…From 6 AM Friday to 10 AM EST Saturday. Snow will begin
early Friday morning, before picking up in intensity late morning
into Friday afternoon. Snow will continue into Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS…The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout
conditions are expected at times and will make travel treacherous
and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult
along Interstate 68 and US-40 west of Big Savage Mountain, US-48
west of Scherr, and US-33 west of Seneca Rocks. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Periods of very heavy snowfall are possible,
with isolated spots experiencing snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour at times. This, paired with the strong winds, could lead
to near-blizzard conditions at the higher elevations.