Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for northern and central Maryland, including Howard County. The advisory calls for snow that could make roads and sidewalks slippery.

The winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1.

Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties as well as Baltimore City are under the advisory.

Less than 1 inch of snow may accumulate in Howard County.

Higher amounts of up to 2 inches are expected near the Mason-Dixon Line.

The steadiest period of snow is projected to fall between 7 a.m. and noon on Friday.

Officials advise it may impact the morning commute.

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"When venturing outside, watch your first few steps," the winter weather advisory says.

In particular, pedestrians should take care on steps, sidewalks and driveways, which may all be icy and slippery.

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