Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
Issued by NWS Sterling, VA
948 WWUS41 KLWX 292206 WSWLWX URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 506 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 WVZ503-300615- /O.EXA.KLWX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-251230T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.WS.A.0013.251231T2100Z-260101T1500Z/ Western Mineral- 506 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Mineral County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will drop to between 0 and 10 degrees below zero tonight into Tuesday morning for most areas. The Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year`s Eve into New Year`s Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ MDZ509-510-WVZ501-505-300615- /O.CON.KLWX.WW.Y.0031.000000T0000Z-251230T1500Z/ /O.CON.KLWX.WS.A.0013.251231T2100Z-260101T1500Z/ Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Grant-Western Pendleton- 506 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with localized amounts around 6 inches possible along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet or in any persistent bands of steadier snow. West winds will gust around 55 to 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will drop to between 0 and 10 degrees below zero tonight into Tuesday morning for most areas. The Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year`s Eve into New Year`s Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. 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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded. && $$ DHOF