Winter Storm Warning Issued for Washington, Clarke, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The alert was issued on February 21 and remains in effect through the morning of February 23.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in the warning area:

• Maryland: Washington County
• Virginia: Clarke County
• West Virginia: Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to take the following precautions:

• If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
• Monitor the latest road conditions for your state by calling 5 1 1.
• Prepare for slippery road conditions that will likely impact the Monday morning commute.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Higher hills may see local accumulations of up to 8 inches.
• Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 35 mph.
• Travel Impacts: Roads, especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 3:00 PM Sunday, February 22, until 10:00 AM EST Monday, February 23.