Winter Storm Warning – Tips to Stay Safe

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Shared by Lori Peck, BS, MT, Public Health Emergency Planner

Winter Storm Warning:

Winter Storm Warning WINTER STORM WARNING Winter Storm Warning
GARRETT
Areas Affected:
Garrett
Effective: Fri, 11/22 9:22am Updated: Fri, 11/22 12:35pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 11/22 5:30pm Severity: Severe Certainty: Likely

Details:
* WHAT…Heavy snow and near blizzard conditions. Total snow
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with locally 1 to 2 feet along
the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph this afternoon into
tonight.

* WHERE…Garrett County.

* WHEN…Until 3 AM EST Saturday. The heaviest snow and lowest
visibility are expected between about 10 AM this morning and 10 PM
this evening.

* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight
of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause
sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will
make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel
could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions
will impact the evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Near blizzard conditions are possible today.
Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely late this
morning through this evening. Snow may transition to a period of
freezing rain or drizzle late tonight into Saturday morning. Wind
chills in the teens and 20s are expected through tonight.

Information:
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.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.