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Note: The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded for the DC region. The most recent watch issuance before the upgrade is below.
A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from 1 pm Thursday, November 21 through Friday, November 22 to 7 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024 including the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Garrett.
VIRGINIA: western Highland.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Mineral, western Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING…
* WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible with locally higher amounts along the ridgetops. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…In Maryland, Garrett County. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.
* WHEN…From Thursday afternoon through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS…Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. This may lead to whiteout conditions and may make travel difficult. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation at weather.gov/lwx/winter.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
The winter storm watch in the Washington, DC region is updated for Thursday, November 21, Friday, November 22 & Saturday, November 23, 2024.