Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.

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

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible for a few hours tonight under the heaviest snow bands. Visibility may be reduced to less than one half mile at times.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GARRETT ... EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... WESTERN HIGHLAND ... EASTERN HIGHLAND ... NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... WESTERN GRANT ... WESTERN MINERAL ... WESTERN PENDLETON ... EASTERN PENDLETON

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.