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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
648 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

MDZ001-WVZ501-505-050800-
/O.CON.KLWX.BZ.W.0003.241205T0200Z-241205T2000Z/
Garrett-Western Grant-Western Pendleton-
648 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
  7 inches expected, with locally up to 9 inches possible especially
  on the western-facing slopes above 2500 feet. Winds gusting as
  high as 60 mph. Visibility one quarter mile or less.

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

* WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel
  treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very
  difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the
  Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees
  and power lines resulting in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are
  possible at times early Thursday morning. Blowing snow may
  continue to reduce visibility through Thursday afternoon even
  after accumulating snow ends. Additional light snowfall is likely
  Thursday night. Wind chills will drop to near or below zero by
  Thursday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your
vehicle.

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MDZ501-VAZ503-WVZ503-050800-
/O.CON.KLWX.WW.Y.0017.241205T0500Z-241205T2000Z/
Extreme Western Allegany-Western Highland-Western Mineral-
648 PM EST Wed Dec 4 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 3 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Visibility less than one
  half mile at times.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia,
  Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds
  could cause damage to trees and power lines, resulting in power
  outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of around 1 inch per hour are
  possible at times early Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

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KJP