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