Active AlertsWestern Pendleton

What: Freezing drizzle this afternoon. Ice accumulations of a glaze to few hundredths of an inch are expected. Heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions are expected this evening into tonight, with total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches (locally 8" to 10" along western favored slopes). Winds will gust as high as 50 mph. Visibility may drop to one-quarter mile or less at times. Wind chills will fall to as low as 10 degrees below zero.
Where: In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties.
When: Until 10 AM EST Thursday.
Impacts: Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult along the I-68/US-40 corridor west of La Vale, MD, US-48 corridor west of Moorefield, WV, US-33 west of Franklin, WV, and US-219 from the PA/MD line to WV line. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Additional Details: Snow will increase in coverage and intensity near sunset. The onset of near-blizzard conditions could be just before midnight tonight and continue into the early morning hours of New Year's Day. Make preparations now to avoid travel during this time.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. 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.