Update From Alert Montgomery

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area starting at 7:00 am today and lasting until 4:00 am Thursday. The precipitation will be primarily snow which will mix with rain and sleet during mid day. Forecasted total snow accumulations are in the 4" to 8" range with the heaviest snow falling between 4:00 pm today and midnight.

ANOTHER WINTER STORM WARNING

Another major winter storm expected tomorrow with 10-20" of snowfall possible. This amount of snowfall may cause roof collapses in some areas. Roads will become extremely dangerous and travel should be discouraged. Additional power outages are likely. Event onset is around noon tomorrow and travel may become extremely difficult if not impossible tomorrow.


The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a WINTER STORM WARNING. This Warning is effective until Wednesday.

A WINTER STORM WARNING means that significant amounts of snow, sleet, or freezing rain are expected or are occurring in the warned area.

Travel disruptions within the County and region are likely as roads quickly become snow covered and icy. Caution should be used during any travel and please remain alert for ongoing plow/salt operations. Deteriorating weather conditions are now imminent in the next 24hrs

Please visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgtmpl.asp?url=/Content/PIO/emergency/snow.asp to keep updated on county services, traffic information, and school closings.

A.L.

Sent on: 02/08 15:15