Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Maryland

MARYLAND — Sleet and freezing rain could make roads icy across Maryland Saturday, prompting the National Weather Service to place much of the state under a winter weather advisory.

Less than 1 inch of snow and up t0 0.1 inch ice could accumulate during the advisory period, from 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 a.m. Sunday, forecasters say.

"Freezing rain and drizzle has caused icy roadways in our area, and this is expected to continue through this evening as temperatures remain below freezing," the National Weather Service said in a special weather statement Saturday morning. "Several accidents have been reported across the area due to icy roadways."

958am: #Icy conditions are being reported across the area. Use extreme caution if traveling; or better yet, just #stayhome. More info: https://t.co/l7aAZXLihI
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 13, 2021

The National Weather Service provided this statement before 10 a.m.: "Avoid travelling if possible. If you are travelling, slow down and leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Any surface that appears to be wet may actually be icy."

Portions of north central, northern and western Maryland, northwest Virginia and eastern West Virginia are under the winter weather advisory until Sunday morning.

Drivers should slow down if they must travel during the advisory period. Pedestrians should watch their first few steps outside on sidewalks, stairs and driveways.

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