Winter Storm Warning Issued for Western Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia Through Monday Night

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. The warning is in effect from 1:00 AM Sunday, February 22, through midnight EST Monday night.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• Maryland: Western Garrett and Eastern Garrett Counties.
• Virginia: Western Highland County.
• West Virginia: Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to prepare for hazardous conditions. If travel is necessary, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, call 5-1-1. Be prepared for potential power outages caused by the weight of snow and strong winds on tree limbs and power lines.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible across the highest elevations.
• Wind: Gusts are forecast to reach as high as 35 mph.
• Visibility: Blowing and falling snow may cause visibilities to drop below one-quarter mile.
• Impacts: Travel could be very difficult, specifically impacting the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning begins at 1:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Monday, with the alert currently set to expire at 12:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 24.