Alertes en vigueur Garrett

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12inches, with locally 1 to 2 feet along the ridgetops. Windsgusting as high as 45 mph this afternoon into tonight.* WHERE...Garrett County.* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions areexpected and will make travel treacherous and potentiallylife-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes through thisevening.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible today.Snow may transition to a period of freezing rain or drizzle latetonight into Saturday morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.