McHenry, MD Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations around 6
inches possible with locally higher totals along western favored
ridges (such as Backbone Mountain, Piney Mountain, and Keysers
Ridge). Winds could gust as high as 60 mph could lead to
significant blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties.
In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel
treacherous and potentially life-threatening on I-68/US-40 west of
Frostburg, MD, US-219 from the PA/MD Line south to WV Line, US-48
west of Moorefield, WV, and US-33/WV-28 west of Franklin, WV. The
strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic power
outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect roads to become impassable especially
those in open areas due to blowing and drifting snow Friday night
through Saturday. Wind chills will fall into the single digits to
below zero Friday night with values as low as 20 to 30 below zero
late Saturday afternoon. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur in
these conditions in less than 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Make sure your car is winterized and in good
working order.

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