Full Notification

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 5 and 8 inches, with amounts of 10 to 12 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area. Ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central, northern, and northwest Virginia.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest snowfall rates occur overnight Sunday into early Monday morning. Snow will mix with sleet and freezing rain Monday morning into the afternoon. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of heavy snow is possible Monday evening before precipitation ends.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CHARLES ... ST. MARYS ... CALVERT ... MADISON ... RAPPAHANNOCK ... CULPEPER ... STAFFORD ... KING GEORGE ... SOUTHERN FAUQUIER

Instructions:

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.