Alertes en vigueur Garrett

* WHAT...Heavy snow and near blizzard conditions. Total snowaccumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with locally 1 to 2 feet alongthe ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph this afternoon intotonight.* WHERE...Garrett County.* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday. The heaviest snow and lowestvisibility are expected between about 10 AM this morning and 10 PMthis evening.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weightof snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could causesporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and willmake travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travelcould be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditionswill impact the evening commute.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible today.Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely late thismorning through this evening. Snow may transition to a period offreezing rain or drizzle late tonight into Saturday morning. Windchills in the teens and 20s are expected through tonight.

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.Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for suddenchanges in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and themotorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach yourdestination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especiallycautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car iswinterized and in good working order.