Carroll County Under Winter Storm Warning

CARROLL COUNTY, MD — A winter storm warning has been issued for Carroll County. Officials revised the forecast for snow and warn that travel may be extremely difficult, with hazardous conditions expected.

Between 4 and 6 inches of snow may accumulate by 4 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 16, according to the winter storm warning.

Up to 0.1 inch ice may also accumulate, the National Weather Service reported.

Authorities issue a winter storm warning when significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel hazardous or impossible.

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The winter storm warning applies to Carroll, Washington, Frederick, northwest Howard, northern Baltimore, northwest Montgomery and Allegany counties.

"Travel could be extremely difficult," according to the winter storm warning, which was issued midday on Thursday, Nov. 15. "The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute today."

Previously, the National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory calling for up to 2 inches of sleet and snow as well as a glaze of ice, making for slippery conditions from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15. Weather officials advise wintry precipitation will start between 5 and 9 a.m. and continue through 4 p.m. on Thursday.

These areas were under the winter weather advisory from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15:

• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County
• Carroll County
• Frederick County
• Harford County
• Howard County

A winter weather advisory means snow, sleet or freezing rain may create hazardous travel conditions, such as limited visibility and slippery roads. People should use caution while driving and walking outside.

Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Prince George's counties are under another winter weather advisory from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. That advisory states up to 1 inch of snow and up to 0.1 inch ice may accumulate.

Cecil County is under a separate winter weather advisory for up to 1 inch of snow and a light glaze of ice from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14. The advisory states a wintry mix is expected to move over Delmarva around 7 a.m. and move northeast mid-morning.

Ways To Safe On The Road

"Roads that are slick or ice-covered can create a worst-case scenario for drivers," AAA Mid-Atlantic Public and Government Affairs Manager Ragina Cooper Averella said in a statement.

To stay safe, drivers should plan ahead and give themselves extra time for the Thursday morning commute.

AAA Mid-Atlantic advises drivers to be prepared and follow these winter driving tips:

• Avoid braking and turning at the same time. Brake first, then turn, then accelerate.
• Accelerate and decelerate more slowly than you would on dry roads.
• Leave extra space between your car and the car ahead of you.
• Drive with your low-beam headlights on, even during daylight.
• Use turn signals, make sure lanes are clear before changing and leave plenty of time to stop.
• Avoid using cruise control, which can reduce traction.
• Look and steer in the direction you want the car to go if you start to skid.
• Avoid puddles when it's safe to do so.
• Wear your seat belt.
• Minimize distractions. Don't text, talk on the phone or drive under the influence.
• Do not stop going up a hill.
• Pull over to the side of the road and stop completely if you can't see.

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