Winter Storm Warning On Saturday For Frederick County, Surrounding Jurisdictions

Weather Service says driving could be difficult.

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, with the highest amounts along,
  and northwest of the Catoctin Mountains and Parr`s Ridge. Ice
  accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch, with amounts of up
  to one-quarter of an inch possible along and east of the
  Catoctin Mountains.

* WHERE...Washington, Frederick, and Carroll Counties in Maryland.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is expected to begin as
  snow between 10 AM and 1 PM. The snow will mix with and then
  change to sleet and freezing rain between 1 PM and 4 PM along
  and east of the Catoctin Mountains. Precipitation may mix with
  sleet elsewhere after 4 PM, before ending during the mid
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on
steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery,
increasing your risk of a fall and injury.



By The National Weather Service, Sterling, Va.