Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 20 at 6:26AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 3:26am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 625 AM EDT, a burst of snow was located along a line extending
from near Somerset to 6 miles east of Point Marion.
Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
Locations impacted include...
Cumberland, Frostburg, Westernport, Bel Air, Bittinger, La Vale,
Lonaconing, Piedmont, Grantsville, Friendsville, Accident,
Cresaptown, Potomac Park, Wiley Ford, Eckhart Mines, Mount Savage,
Ellerslie, Barton, Corriganville, and Midland.
This includes Interstate 68 in Maryland between mile markers 1 and
39.
Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half of a mile in this
burst of snow. A quick coating to half inch of snow is possible on
elevated surfaces.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.
Area Description:
Extreme Western Allegany; Western Garrett; Eastern Garrett; Eastern Mineral
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender: