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Grant County Emergency Management & 911
Saturday February 21st, 2026 :: 02:47 p.m. EST

Alert

Winter Storm Warning until 12:00AM Tuesday

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts possible across the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to midnight EST Monday Night.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN GARRETT ... EASTERN GARRETT ... WESTERN HIGHLAND ... WESTERN GRANT ... 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.

Address/Location
Grant County Emergency Management & 911
155 Technology Ln
Petersburg, WV 26847

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-257-2140

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Winter Storm Warning

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