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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
506 PM EST Mon Dec 29 2025

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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