Cold Weather Advisory issued December 5 at 2:09AM EST until December 6 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds may result in downed trees limbs and power lines, resulting in power outages. Have a plan to stay warm in the event of a power outage; do not use generators indoors.
Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 2:56AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for this morning's commute. A period of snow showers or squalls is POSSIBLE (a 50 percent chance) this morning across the far northwest suburbs of Baltimore / Washington, especially over higher elevations such as Parr's Ridge and the Catoctin Mountains where up to around an inch of snow accumulation is possible on area roads. If this threat does materialize during this morning's rush-hour, many roads could quickly turn icy. This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions, multiple accidents, and extensive delays. If commuting this morning, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of significant
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 5 at 2:49AM EST until December 5 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Visibility less than one half mile at times. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact this morning's commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines, resulting in power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of around 1 inch per hour are possible at times early this morning.
Blizzard Warning issued December 5 at 2:49AM EST until December 5 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches expected, with locally up to 9 inches possible especially on the western-facing slopes above 2500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibility one quarter mile or less. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...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 this morning's commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines resulting
Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
A strong cold front moves across the area this morning, then much colder and windy conditions quickly develop into tonight. For areas along and west of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a period of snow showers, possibly mixed with some rain, is likely this morning until around 6 AM. For areas east of the Blue Ridge, a mix of rain and snow showers is likely between 4 AM to 8 AM. Additional light snow showers are possible through late morning. In areas along and west of the Blue Ridge and in north-central Maryland, near freezing temperatures could allow some of this
Wind Advisory issued December 5 at 2:09AM EST until December 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, southern, and western Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 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. The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Special Weather Statement issued December 4 at 11:43AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the Thursday morning commute. A period of snow showers or squalls is POSSIBLE (a 50 percent chance) Thursday morning across the far northwest suburbs of Baltimore / Washington, especially over higher elevations such as Parr's Ridge and the Catoctin Mountains where up to around an inch of snow accumulation is possible on area roads. If this threat does materialize during the Thursday morning rush- hour, many roads could quickly turn icy. This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions, multiple accidents, and extensive delays. If commuting Thursday morning, be aware of the
Blizzard Warning issued December 4 at 3:00AM EST until December 5 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
...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
Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 4:22AM EST until December 5 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, southern, and western Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In areas with snow on the ground, the gusty winds may lead to some areas of blowing snow. This would lead to periods of reduced visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 2 at 2:57AM EST until December 3 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 5 to 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected. * WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Cobb Island MD, Chesapeake Bay north of North Beach MD, Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to Queenstown MD, and Eastern Bay. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will