Winter Weather Advisory

Locations Affected

Scherr, WV ∙ Deer Park, MD ∙ Bloomington, MD ∙ Circleville, WV ∙ Friendsville, MD ∙ Meadow Mountain, MD ∙ Henry, WV ∙ Mount Storm Lake, WV ∙ Gorman, MD ∙ Big Savage Mountain, MD

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1247 PM EST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Upslope snow showers and squalls are expected late Sunday morning into Sunday night with total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches (locally higher amounts along western favored slopes). Winds will gust as high as 55 mph. Visibility will drop to one-quarter mile or less at times. Wind chills will fall into the single digits to 5 degrees below zero late Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below one-quarter mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Near whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult along the I-68/US-40 corridor west of La Vale, MD, US-48 corridor west of Moorefield, WV, US-33 west of Franklin, WV, and US-219 from the PA/MD line to WV line. The hazardous conditions will impact commuters Sunday into Sunday night. Gusty winds could bring down large tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest concern for near-blizzard conditions is expected with the cold front late morning into early afternoon as well as a secondary round of upslope snow showers/squalls late afternoon into late evening. 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.

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