Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
250 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

MDZ001-220400-
/O.CON.KLWX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241123T0500Z/
Garrett-
250 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches, with locally 1 to 2 feet along the ridgetops. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph Friday afternoon into Friday night.

* WHERE...Garrett County.

* WHEN...Until midnight EST Friday Night. Bursts of moderate to
  heavy snow will impact this evening`s commute while temperatures
  fall well below freezing. The most widespread and heaviest snow
  will be late Friday morning through Friday evening with peak
  snowfall rates around 1 to 2 inches per hour. The strong winds
  will coincide with the heavy snow, making the Friday evening
  commute very dangerous due to snow covered surfaces and visibility
  below 1/4 mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
  mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are
  expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
  life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes through Friday
  evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible Friday.
  Snow may transition to a period of freezing rain or drizzle Friday
  night into Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

VAZ503-WVZ501-505-220400-
/O.CON.KLWX.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-241123T1100Z/
Western Highland-Western Grant-Western Pendleton-
250 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches, with locally 1 to 2 feet along the ridgetops. Winds may
  gust as high as 50 mph Friday afternoon into Friday night.

* WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia,
  Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Saturday. Bursts of moderate to heavy snow
  will impact this evening`s commute while temperatures fall well
  below freezing. The most widespread and heaviest snow will be late
  Friday morning through Friday evening with peak snowfall rates
  around 1 to 2 inches per hour. The strong winds will coincide with
  the heavy snow, making the Friday evening commute very dangerous
  due to snow covered surfaces and visibility below 1/4 mile at
  times.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
  mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are
  expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
  life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes through Friday
  evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible Friday.
  Snow may transition to a period of freezing rain or drizzle Friday
  night into Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MDZ501-WVZ503-220400-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WW.Y.0016.241122T1100Z-241122T2300Z/
/O.CON.KLWX.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-241122T0300Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Western Mineral-
250 PM EST Thu Nov 21 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional
  snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches. For the second Winter Weather
  Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 3
  to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In West
  Virginia, Western Mineral County.

* WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 PM EST this
  evening. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 6 AM to 6 PM
  EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes
  through Friday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

&&

$$

DHOF