Full Notification

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between two and three tenths of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Wednesday to noon EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mix of light freezing rain, sleet, and snow begins Wednesday evening. Precipitation mainly becomes a steady freezing rain Wednesday night. Temperatures will warm Thursday morning transitioning freezing rain over to rain.

* AFFECTED AREAS: GARRETT ... WASHINGTON ... EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY ... NORTHERN VIRGINIA BLUE RIDGE ... HAMPSHIRE ... MORGAN ... BERKELEY ... WESTERN GRANT ... WESTERN MINERAL ... EASTERN MINERAL

Instructions:

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.