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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
838 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

VAZ507-508-222145-
/O.CON.KLWX.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260223T1200Z/
Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-Central Virginia Blue Ridge-
838 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
  8 inches with localized amounts up to 12 inches on the highest
  peaks of Shenandoah National Park. The strongest winds are
  expected tonight through Monday with northwest winds gusting
  around 35 to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue
  Ridge.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.

* 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. Travel could be very
  difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
  morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to
  falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on
  tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power
  outages. Travel could be very difficult.

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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
402 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

MDZ003>006-503-505-507-VAZ025>031-036>040-050-051-501-502-505>508-
526-WVZ050>053-055-230915-
Washington-Frederick MD-Carroll-Northern Baltimore-
Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-Northwest Harford-Augusta-
Rockingham-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Page-Warren-Clarke-Nelson-
Albemarle-Greene-Madison-Rappahannock-Orange-Culpeper-
Northern Fauquier-Southern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
Eastern Loudoun-Northern Virginia Blue Ridge-
Central Virginia Blue Ridge-Northwest Prince William-Hampshire-
Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-
402 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern West
Virginia, northern and central Virginia, and central and western
Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Blue Ridge Mountains
through tonight. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from this afternoon
through tonight for portions of north central Maryland, far
eastern West Virginia, and far northern Virginia. Winter Weather
Advisories are in effect for the same time across other portions
of northern Virginia and eastern West Virginia.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Monday morning for
portions of north central Maryland, far eastern West Virginia, and
far northern Virginia. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect
for the same time across other portions of northern Virginia and
eastern West Virginia.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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