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Allegany County Government
Saturday January 8th, 2022 :: 03:55 a.m. EST

Alert

Winter Weather Advisory until 12:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Total ice accumulations around a tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Eastern Allegany and Washington Counties in Maryland, the eastern West Virginia Panhandle, and the northern Shenandoah Valley in Virginia.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to noon EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible due to the potential of icy roads and sidewalks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The cold conditions leading up to this event may make it a dangerous situation for anyone travelling during this time. Anyone travelling, especially on interstates 70, 81, and 68 should pay close attention to the weather Sunday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WASHINGTON ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... FREDERICK ... CLARKE ... HAMPSHIRE ... MORGAN ... BERKELEY ... JEFFERSON ... EASTERN MINERAL

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. 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.

Address/Location
Allegany County Government
701 Kelly Rd
Cumberland, MD 21502

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 301-777-2526

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory

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