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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
549 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

MDZ001-501-502-VAZ503-504-WVZ501>506-052300-
Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany-
Western Highland-Eastern Highland-Western Grant-Eastern Grant-
Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral-Western Pendleton-
Eastern Pendleton-
549 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Allegheny Front
counties in western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and Highland
County Virginia.

.DAY ONE...Tonight

Cold Weather Advisories are in effect from western Highland County
up to western Grant County until 6 AM Sunday morning. Temperatures
in the single digits and low teens will combine with strong winds
to create wind chills values to around 15 below zero.

Additionally, strong winds are possible in the higher elevations
through tonight, which could cause isolated wind damage and power
outages.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Sunday evening through
late Monday night along the Allegheny Front. Snow is expected
during this period, which could mix with freezing rain and sleet
at times.

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late Sunday through late
Monday for eastern Allegany County. Significant travel delays and
closures are likely, so plan ahead to minimize impacts on you and
your family.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters are requested to provide snow accumulation measurements
to the National Weather Service.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1050 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

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Garrett-Extreme Western Allegany-Western Grant-Western Mineral-
1050 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow
  accumulations between 7 and 10 inches, with amounts of 12 to 14
  inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this
  area.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett
  Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Mineral
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall
  rates occur overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Snow may
  mix with sleet and freezing rain Monday morning into the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of heavy snow is possible
  Monday evening before precipitation ends.

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.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter
storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,
booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.
Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help
you survive in case you become stranded.

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