The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for Montgomery County and surrounding areas to the north and west. The warning is in effect from Thursday morning at 3 a.m. through Friday morning at 6 a.m.
The service says people should expect a wintry mix of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain, with up to eight inches of snow and up to 0.1 inches of ice accumulation. That means hazardous, slippery roads for Thursday’s evening commute.
Snow will begin to fall between 3 and 5 a.m. Thursday morning, with heavy snow to continue through the middle of the day Thursday. Sleet and freezing rain is predicted Thursday afternoon and Thursday night.
The NWS expects travel to be hazardous during the storm. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for almost the entire area, aside from southern MD, which is under a Winter Weather Advisory, starting late tonight and going through Thursday night. Accumulating snow expected through Thursday morning, before changing to a wintry mix. pic.twitter.com/7JUDNsGT2g
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 17, 2021
Winter Storm Warning for Mont Co has been expanded from Thu 2/18 at 3am until Fri 2/19 at 6am. Residents should prepare for a major winter weather event with heavy snow or ice likely. Expect difficult travel & scattered power outages. Addl info: https://t.co/xaeFyb9igW #MDwx
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) February 17, 2021
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Montgomery County beginning 3:00 am Thurs, 2/18. Residents should plan for travel delays. More info: https://t.co/s9oSweUjPS #MdWx
— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) February 16, 2021
