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Alert: Winter Weather Advisory until 07:00PM Wednesday

January 24th, 2023 by WCBC Radio

Allegany County Emegency Services reports a winter weather advisory is in effect

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches along and east of the Allegheny Front, with and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch, mainly west of the Allegheny Front. Trace amounts of ice are expected east of the Allegheny Front towards the end of the event. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.



* WHERE…Portions of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia.



* WHEN…From 5 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday.



* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.



* AFFECTED AREAS: GARRETT … EXTREME WESTERN ALLEGANY … CENTRAL AND EASTERN ALLEGANY … WESTERN GRANT … WESTERN MINERAL … EASTERN MINERAL

 

Instructions:

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 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.