National Weather Service has issued a BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM EST THURSDAY… A potent cold front will push across the Allegheny Front late this evening into Thursday. This will bring heavy snow and blustery winds, leading to whiteout conditions at times…

* WHAT…Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible, locally up to 10 inches. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph.

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

* WHEN…From 9 PM this evening to 3 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds may down trees limbs resulting in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The heaviest snow and lowest visibility are most likely early Thursday morning, and may impact the Thursday morning commute. Blowing snow may continue to reduce visibility through Thursday afternoon even after accumulating snow ends. Wind chills will drop to near or below zero by Thursday evening.

Recommended 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.