Frederick MD-Carroll-Northwest Montgomery-Northwest Howard-
Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-
319 AM EST Sat Mar 12 2022
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM
EST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
inches. Northwest winds will gust around 45 to 55 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of north-central Maryland as well as western
Loudoun County in Virginia and northern Fauquier County in
Virginia.
* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 3 PM EST this afternoon. Rain
will change to snow between 7 AM and 9 AM this morning. A band
of moderate to heavy snow is most likely through late this
morning before tapering off to a lighter snow early this
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could
bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility may be reduced to below one-
quarter mile at times. Brief near blizzard conditions are
possible. Snowfall rates around one to two inches per hour are
expected this morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.