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Wind Advisory issued January 3 at 3:51PM EST until January 4 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
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Winter Storm Warning issued January 3 at 2:30PM 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...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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 Interstate 68 and US-40 west of Big Savage Mountain, US-48 west of Scherr, and US-33 west of Seneca Rocks. The hazardous
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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 2:30PM EST until January 4 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions on I-68 and US-40 west of La Vale, MD, US-50 west of New Creek, WV, and US-250 west of Hightown, VA. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow squalls and strong winds may lead to localized and brief
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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 2:30PM EST until January 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Southeast Montgomery and Northwest Montgomery Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Loudoun, Northern Fauquier, and Western Loudoun Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow showers will cause visibilities to be reduced to one-quarter mile at times along with a quick coating to an inch on roadways.
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Special Weather Statement issued January 3 at 3:44PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Snow showers are expected through early this evening across the Washington Metropolitan area. Localized bursts of heavier snow showers are possible most likely through 6 PM, where visibility may be reduced to near one-quarter mile and snowfall will coat roadways. Precipitation will end early this evening, and temperatures will fall below freezing between 7 PM and 9 PM. Any standing water or slushy roads will freeze.
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Special Weather Statement issued January 3 at 12:32PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Snow and rain showers are expected through early this evening across the Washington Metropolitan area. Localized bursts of heavier snow showers are possible most likely between 3 PM and 6 PM, where visibility may be reduced to near one-quarter mile and snowfall may coat roadways. Precipitation will end early this evening, and temperatures will fall below freezing. Any standing water will freeze, but dry and windy conditions should allow most areas to dry out before freezing over.
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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.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 2:24PM EST until January 4 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to midnight EST Friday Night. Snow will begin early Friday morning, before picking up in intensity late morning into Friday afternoon. Snow will continue into Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions on I-68 and US-40 west of La Vale, MD as well as US-50 west of New Creek, WV. The
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Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 2:24PM EST until January 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland. * WHEN...From 1 PM to 7 PM EST Friday. A band of snow showers will traverse the region Friday afternoon into the evening. Most areas will only see an hour or two of snowfall. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Where heavier bursts of snow, this could overcome warmer road temperatures and potentially result in some slushy accumulation on untreated paved surfaces.
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Winter Storm Warning issued January 2 at 12:51PM 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.