Winter Weather Advisory (1/9/25)

Note: The Winter Weather Advisory has expired for the DC region. The most recent advisory issuances before the expiration are below.
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A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect to 12 pm Thursday, January 9, 2025 for the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: Garrett.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Mineral.

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY…

• WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
• WHERE…In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County.
• WHEN…Until noon EST today.
• IMPACTS…Brief whiteout conditions are possible with visibilities dropping 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 along Interstate 68 and on US-40 west of Big Savage Mountain. The hazardous conditions look to worsen during the overnight hours.
• ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates around 0.5 to 1 inch per hour are possible at times through Thursday morning especially in embedded snow squalls. Wind chills of 10 to -10 are expected at times through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
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A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect to 11 am Thursday, January 9, 2025 for the following Washington, DC region jurisdictions.

MARYLAND: western Allegany.
VIRGINIA: western Highland.

Excerpted from the National Weather Service:

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS MORNING…

• WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

WHERE…In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Western Highland County.

WHEN…Until 11 AM EST this morning.

IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions on I-68 and US-40 west of La Vale and US-250 west of Hightown, VA. The hazardous conditions could impact travel especially during the overnight hours. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates around 0.5 to 1 inch per hour are possible at times through Thursday morning especially in embedded snow squalls. Wind chills of 15 to -5 are possible through Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

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.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.