Skip to content 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 is now in effect from 6 am Saturday, February 8 to 5 am Sunday, February 9, 2025 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Garrett, western Allegany.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT…
WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch possible. Total snow an sleet accumulations less than one inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
WHERE…Extreme Western Allegany and Garrett Counties.
WHEN…From Saturday morning through late Saturday night.
MPACTS…Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A wintry mix will overspread the area Saturday afternoon. It may initially start as a mix of snow and sleet before giving way to freezing rain that persists through the overnight. The higher icing in Garrett County will likely be along and east of Keyser`s Ridge to Swanton. Given the recent icing event, trees may be stressed with another icing event resulting in the potential for more downed trees, power lines, and power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
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 Saturday, February 8 & Sunday, February 9, 2025.