* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 12 and 18 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch, confined mostly west of the Allegheny Front and south of US-33. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area late Saturday afternoon, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday, especially west of the Allegheny Front. Precipitation is most likely to change back to snow and linger west of the Allegheny Front Sunday night into Monday morning. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of sub-zero wind chills is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY ... WESTERN GARRETT ... EASTERN GARRETT ... WESTERN HIGHLAND ... WESTERN GRANT ... WESTERN MINERAL ... WESTERN PENDLETON
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. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
