Statement as of 4:05 am EST on December 18, 2009 Winter Storm
Warning
Winter Storm Warning in effect from midnight tonight to 6 am EST Sunday...
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Winter Storm Warning for snow... which is in effect from midnight tonight to 6 am EST Sunday.
* Precip type... snow.
* Accumulations... heavy snow with accumulations of 5 to 10 inches through sunset Saturday. Locally higher amounts possible...mainly in or near southern Maryland. Additional accumulations expected Saturday night.
* Timing... snow will begin late Friday night and will continue through Sunday morning.
* Temperatures... upper 20s to lower 30s through the event in the Baltimore Washington metropolitan area... mid to upper 20s across western Maryland.
* Winds... 10 to 20 mph through the event... with gusts of 25 to 30 mph Saturday and Sunday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow... sleet... and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
