LFG
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and
9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties.
In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western
Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Near-blizzard conditions are expected at times, and
will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.
Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. The
combination of gusty winds and heavy snowfall could bring down
trees and powerlines, potentially resulting in numerous power
outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The onset of near-blizzard conditions could
be just before midnight on New Year`s Eve and continue into the
early morning hours of New Year`s Day. Make preparations now to
avoid travel during this time.