Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, northern and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 4 AM EST Thursday. Snow will overspread the region Wednesday morning, become heavy at times during the afternoon and evening, taper off late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Potential impacts include significant travel delays and closures. Plan ahead to minimize impact on you and your family.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN PENDLETON ... GARRETT ... WESTERN LOUDOUN ... EASTERN GRANT ... ROCKINGHAM ... PAGE ... NORTHERN FAUQUIER ... SHENANDOAH ... WESTERN PENDLETON ... NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... WESTERN GRANT ... RAPPAHANNOCK

Instructions:

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.