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A late breaking WINTER weather alert – freezing rain from 10 AM Friday to 1 AM Saturday

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URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
120 PM EST Thu Dec 31, 2020

Washington-Frederick MD-Shenandoah-Frederick VA-Warren-Clarke-Rappahannock-Northern Fauquier-Western Loudoun-Hampshire-Morgan-Berkeley-Jefferson-Hardy-120 PM EST Thu Dec 31, 2020

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY…

* WHAT… Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up to two-tenths of an inch, with the highest amounts in the higher elevations. A small accumulation of snow and sleet is also possible at the onset.

* WHERE… Portions of north-central Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.

* WHEN… From 10 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday. Freezing rain, possibly mixed with snow and sleet at the start, will move into the area Friday midday and then gradually change to rain
Friday afternoon and evening.

* IMPACTS… Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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.

Front Royal, VA
61°
Cloudy
7:02 am7:06 pm EDT
Feels like: 61°F
Wind: 6mph NNE
Humidity: 68%
Pressure: 30.33"Hg
UV index: 3
FriSatSun
73°F / 48°F
75°F / 57°F
70°F / 59°F
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