Winter Storm Warning

Snow is expected to fall throughout the day.

FREDERICK, MD.  Our region is under a winter storm warning, as snow will continue to fall throughout the day. 

Weather officials are predicting heavy snow, with total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches.  Those amounts could be more in isolated spots, with amounts of 10 to 12 inches possible. 

WHERE...Central and Southeast Howard, Northwest Howard, Carroll,
  Frederick MD, and Southern Baltimore Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highest
  snowfall rates occur late Sunday night into early Monday morning. A
  lull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second round of heavy snow is possible
  Monday evening before precipitation ends.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.