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Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
956 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
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District of Columbia-Cecil-Southern Baltimore-Prince Georges-
Anne Arundel-Central and Southeast Montgomery-
Central and Southeast Howard-Southeast Harford-
Prince William/Manassas/Manassas Park-Fairfax-
Arlington/Falls Church/Alexandria-Eastern Loudoun-
956 AM EST Wed Feb 17 2021
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow along with sleet and freezing rain. Total snow
accumulations around 3 to 6 inches with ice accumulation around
one to a quarter inch.
* WHERE...The Washington and Baltimore Metropolitan areas.
* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 6 AM EST Friday. Snow will begin
between 3 and 5 AM. Snow will change to a mixture of sleet and
freezing rain during the late morning and early afternoon hours.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the
ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow Thursday morning will be heavy at
times with snowfall rates around 1 to 2 inches per hour possible
along with visibility reduced to around one-quarter mile at
time.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.