Snow Projections Increase: NWS Updates Winter Weather Advisory

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for northern and central Maryland, including Baltimore County. The advisory calls for snow that could make travel difficult on Friday, Feb. 1.

When the National Weather Service issued the advisory on Thursday, it said that about 1 to 2 inches of snow could fall.

On Friday morning, officials increased the snowfall projections, stating that 1 to 3 inches of snow are expected.

The steadiest snow is expected through 2 p.m., according to the advisory.

As snow began falling, Baltimore County Public Schools announced that schools would dismiss early.

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Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties as well as Baltimore City are under the winter weather advisory until 3 p.m. on Friday.

PREVIOUS ADVISORY (EXPIRED) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for northern and central Maryland, including Baltimore 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.

About 1 inch of snow is anticipated, with locally higher amounts of 2 inches near the Mason-Dixon Line.

The steadiest period of snow is expected 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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