Headline:
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 9:21AM EDT until March 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 16, 2026 - 6:21am
Expires:
March 16, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 to 4 inches
across the area, locally higher amounts are possible near the
ridgetops above 3000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia,
Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. This includes
I-68/US-40 west of LaVale, MD, US-219 from the PA line to WV line,
US-48 west of Moorefield, WV, and US-33/WV-28 west of Franklin,
WV. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning
commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Behind a very strong cold front, temperatures
will fall rapidly through the evening and night. This may lead to
flash freeze conditions as temperatures plummet to below freezing.
Wind chill temperatures tonight will fall into the lower single
digits.
Instruction:
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.
Area Description:
Western Garrett; Western Grant; Western Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC