Howard County Under Winter Weather Advisory for Snow

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for central and southeast Howard County from 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow may cause travel difficulties. Snowfall and gusty winds will reduce visibility, and roads may be snow-covered.

The advisory calls for 1 to 3 inches of snow.

Forecasters say snow will start around 3 a.m. and continue through Saturday afternoon.

In addition to Howard, other areas included in the advisory are parts of Baltimore, Harford and Montgomery counties.

State highway crews began treating roads with brine on Wednesday in anticipation of the winter weather.

4-Day Forecast for Ellicott City

Saturday January 7

Heavy snow (2–4 in.) until afternoon. High 26, low 18.
Chance of precipitation: 61%. Wind 10 mph from the NW

Sunday January 8

Clear throughout the day. High 26, low 13.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 13 mph from the W

Monday January 9

Mostly cloudy starting in the afternoon. High 30, low 11.
Chance of precipitation: 0%. Wind 5 mph from the SSW

Tuesday January 10

Mixed precipitation throughout the day. High 41, low 19.
Chance of precipitation: 49%. Wind 10 mph from the S

Data provided by forecast.io.

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With reporting by Deb Belt. File photo.