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Allegany County Government
Thursday March 10th, 2022 :: 02:33 p.m. EST

Advisory

Winter Storm Watch until 01:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible. Northwest winds around 40 to 55 mph are likely, with the strongest winds Saturday afternoon and evening.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County.

* WHEN...From late Friday night through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of snow and blowing snow may reduce visibility to around a quarter mile or less at times, especially Saturday afternoon and evening.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... WESTERN MINERAL

Instructions:

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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

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

Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Watch

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