Winter Storm Warning

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1003 AM EST Fri Jan 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with highest amounts north and west of US-340. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch, mainly south and east of US-340. * WHERE...Portions of north central Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period very cold wind chills is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.