Winter Storm Warning Issued for Western Allegany and Western Mineral Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of Maryland and West Virginia, with up to 8 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts expected through Monday.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Western Maryland and Eastern West Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Maryland and Eastern West Virginia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service office in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia. The warning is effective starting at 4:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are under the warning:
- Maryland: Extreme Western Allegany County
- West Virginia: Western Mineral County
What You Should Do
Travel is expected to be hazardous. If you must travel, the National Weather Service recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5-1-1 from within their respective states.
Expected Conditions
- Snowfall: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. The highest snow totals are forecast for areas above 2,500 feet in elevation.
- Wind: Winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph.
- Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions. These hazardous conditions are likely to impact both the Monday morning and Monday evening commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning begins at 4:00 AM early Sunday morning, February 22, and is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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