Harford County Winter Storm Warning: 6 Inches Of Snow Possible

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Up to 6 inches of snow could fall in Harford County by Thursday morning. The National Weather Service warns drivers the morning commute could be hazardous.

Harford, Baltimore and Cecil counties are under a winter storm warning until 10 a.m. Thursday.

Heavy snow is expected to total 3 to 6 inches during the warning period.

If people must drive, they should keep an extra flashlight as well as food and water in their vehicles.

Due to icy and slippery conditions, people should watch their first few steps outside on stairs, driveways and sidewalks.

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Here is the forecast for Bel Air from the National Weather Service:

Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 8 p.m. Low around 28. Nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent.

Thursday: Snow, mainly before 11 a.m. High near 35 and low of 20. New snow accumulation of less than 1 inch possible.

Friday: A chance of snow, mainly from 2 to 11 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29 and low around 21.

Saturday: Snow before 11 a.m., then snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. High near 28 and low around 24. Freezing rain is likely, possibly mixed with snow, overnight. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent.

Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37 and low around 22.

Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, high near 32 degrees with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent.

Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow. High near 39 and low around 26.