A Winter Weather Advisory is still in force for parts of western Maryland and eastern West Virginia from 4 p.m. Saturday to 1 p.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Baltimore/Washington.
Forecasters predict 2 to 4 inches of snow in Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton counties in West Virginia. Winds can gust up to 35 mph, resulting in regions of flying snow and impaired visibility.
Snow is forecast to occur between 4 and 6 p.m. Saturday, with the heaviest snowfall likely between 6 p.m. and midnight. During this period, visibility may be reduced to a quarter to half a mile, particularly along higher elevations and exposed ridgelines. As temperatures drop into the evening, road conditions will get slick.
Travelers driving into the mountains may expect sluggish traffic, icy roads, and possibly whiteout conditions as snow bands thicken. NWS authorities recommend drivers to slow down and allow extra time, especially on twisting mountain highways like U.S. 219, I-68, and WV-28.
Snow showers and strong winds will persist into Sunday morning before diminishing by early afternoon.
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