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Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 10:14AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

ICY SPOTS POSSIBLE LATE THIS MORNING... Rain has moved into the area with temperatures near freezing. Localized icy spots may be possible, especially on elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses. Motorists should exercise caution while traveling late this morning. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing this afternoon.
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Winter Storm Warning issued December 15 at 3:19AM EST until December 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 4 inches, with locally up to 6 inches possible in western Allegany and eastern Garrett. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one third of an inch. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A
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Winter Weather Advisory issued December 15 at 3:19AM EST until December 16 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and the panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of snow, sleet and freezing rain is likely from this morning through this afternoon. Precipitation transitions to rain at elevations below 1000 ft this afternoon. Above 1000 ft, a
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Small Craft Advisory issued December 14 at 7:01AM EST until December 14 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. * WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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Winter Storm Watch issued December 14 at 3:55AM EST until December 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow, sleet, and freezing rain are expected. Around one-quarter inch of freezing rain is possible. 1 to 3 inches of snow is most likely, with up to 6 inches of snow possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of snow and sleet is likely from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon, transitioning to a
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Wind Advisory issued December 12 at 4:47AM EST until December 12 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * 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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Wind Advisory issued December 11 at 5:52AM EST until December 11 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 9 PM EST this evening. * 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 Weather Advisory issued December 11 at 2:58AM EST until December 12 at 6:00AM 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, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 6 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain early this morning changing to snow in the late morning. Strong gusty winds combined with the snow will cause visibility reductions of one quarter mile or less at times.