BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) —The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the Baltimore/Washington region.
Forecasters say to expect heavy snow and ice Wednesday night through Friday morning.
The weather service predicts snow accumulations of at least 6 inches and up to 1/10 inch of ice.
At this time tomorrow, snow will be falling throughout our region. Anticipate impacts to travel conditions. Continue to monitor weather reports from your favorite meteorologist🤩 and be prepared to alter Thursday travel plans if you are able. #snowmd #mdwx pic.twitter.com/PJf0wiCSte
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) February 17, 2021
Baltimore County Emergency Management tweeted, “ Accumulating snow could cause transportation impacts and significant icing".
[2/16 at 3:35P]: @NWS_BaltWash has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Baltimore County from 3 AM Thursday to 6 AM Friday. Accumulating snow could cause transportation impacts and significant icing.
— Baltimore County Emergency Management (@BaltCoEmergency) February 16, 2021
Stay tuned to https://t.co/G9l8EdAf0t for forecast updates.#BCoWx ^AM pic.twitter.com/lKj6xH9DMC
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Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management tweeted, “Power outages and tree damage are likely”.
High pressure will keep the weather quiet today, but low pressure will bring a winter storm for Thursday. Keep up-to-date on our latest forecast at https://t.co/ZOlvERZ7E7 pic.twitter.com/1zU7x2JfmR
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 17, 2021
Winter Storm Watches have been issued for the entire region for heavy wintry precipitation starting late Wednesday night and continuing through Thursday night. Visit https://t.co/ZOlvESgJ2H for more details. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/ieYFLd2lqL
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 16, 2021