Winter Storm Watch issued January 22 at 2:16AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
...MAJOR WINTER STORM POSSIBLE THIS WEEKEND...
.A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will likely lead to widespread significant snow beginning late Saturday, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95.
In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected Friday night through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times.

* WHAT...
For the Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation.
Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow mixed with sleet possible. There is a high likelihood of at least 6 inches of snow, with over a foot possible. Ice accumulation is also possible, especially south of Highway 50 and west of the Allegheny Front. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...
Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN...
For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...
Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and Monday morning commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday afternoon, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is possible Sunday, especially south of Highway 50 and west of the Allegheny Front. Precipitation is most likely to change back to snow and linger west of the Allegheny Front Sunday night into Monday morning. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of sub-zero wind chills is likely beginning Friday evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

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