January 5th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

National Weather Service has updated the Winter Storm Warning for Washington and Central and Eastern Allegany Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. Heavy snow expected with total snow accumulations between 8 and 12 inches, with amounts of 13 to 16 inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in this area, especially in the Potomac Highlands. Highest snowfall rates occur late tonight into early Monday morning. A lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.

IMPACTS…Conditions will rapidly deteriorate tonight with untreated and unplowed roads becoming impassable for the Monday morning and evening commutes. During the times of heaviest snowfall, even primary roads may be impassable.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hour are possible between midnight and mid-morning Monday. A second round of heavy snow is likely Monday evening before precipitation ends Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.