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NWS Posts Winter Storm Warning For Sunday

March 2nd, 2019 by WCBC Radio

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SUNDAY TO 2 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and
  the northern Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 2 AM EST Monday. Snow will
  overspread the area between 9 AM and 11 AM Sunday morning. Snow
  will be heaviest between 2 PM and 7 PM Sunday afternoon and
  evening, with snowfall rates around one inch per hour expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult due to snow
  covered and slippery roads.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. 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.

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