Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Part Of Baltimore County

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for part of Baltimore County due to freezing rain. Up to 0.1 inch ice may accumulate, with the highest amounts near the Maryland-Pennsylvania line, according to the advisory.

Ice may accumulate on elevated surfaces; some roads, overpasses and sidewalks may turn slippery Monday night, officials said.

The winter weather advisory is effective Monday, Dec. 16. Officials issued the advisory around 4:30 p.m., and it remains in effect until midnight.

These areas are under the winter weather advisory:

• Northern Baltimore County
• Carroll County
• Frederick County
• Northwest Harford County

Areas of dense fog are also possible, and a dense fog advisory may be necessary, officials said.

Drivers should slow down. Pedestrians should watch their steps on stairs, driveways and sidewalks, which could be icy. According to the advisory, power outages are possible.