Værmelding for Birch Grove School (historical)

Winter Storm Warning issued January 5 at 11:52AM EST until January 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snowaccumulations between 8 and 12 inches, with amounts of 13 to 16inches possible in isolated spots if heavy banding sets up in thisarea, especially in the Potomac Highlands.* WHERE...In Maryland, Washington and Central and Eastern AlleganyCounties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and MorganCounties.* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Tuesday. Highestsnowfall rates occur late tonight into early Monday morning. Alull in precipitation will occur sometime during the afternoon.* IMPACTS...Conditions will rapidly deteriorate tonight withuntreated and unplowed roads becoming impassable for the Mondaymorning and evening commutes. During the times of heaviestsnowfall, even primary roads may be impassable.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates between 1 to 3 inches per hourare possible between midnight and mid-morning Monday. A secondround of heavy snow is likely Monday evening before precipitationends Monday night.If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should useextreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

National Weather Service