Winter Weather Advisory For Friday Night, Saturday Morning

National Weather Service says it will be in affect from 11 PM Friday to1 PM Saturday. 

Sterling, Va. (KM)  The National Weather service in Baltimore Md/Washington has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for ice… which is in effect  from 11 pm this evening to 1 pm EST Saturday.

The Winter Storm watch is no longer in effect.

* Precipitation type…a mixture of snow and sleet later
tonight…turning into freezing rain by Saturday morning.
Glaze ice from freezing rain will be the primary hazard.

* Accumulations…snow accumulation less than 1 inch…along with
one to two-tenths of an inch of ice.

* Timing…a wintry mix is expected to overspread the area late
this evening…with freezing rain continuing through Saturday
morning.

* Winds…south 5 to 10 mph.

* Temperatures…in the mid 20s to start, rising to the lower 30s
by midday.

* Impacts…hazardous travel is expected due to icy roads and
walkways.

Precautionary/preparedness actions…

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow…sleet…or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities…and use caution while
driving.

 

By the National Weather Service