Winter Weather Advisory For Anne Arundel County March 7

ANNAPOLIS, MD — With wet snow falling across the area, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Anne Arundel County until 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 7. Anne Arundel County Public Schools opened on schedule, while Anne Arundel County Community College has delayed opening until 11 a.m.

It's the second round of snow in a week for the Baltimore region. Heavy snow is expected in northern Baltimore County and northwest Harford County, according to the National Weather Service. Those areas are under a winter storm warning calling for 4 to 7 inches of snow until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7.

Anne Arundel, Carroll and Howard counties are under a winter weather advisory until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. Accumulation may be 1 to 3 inches, with higher totals possible in localized areas, weather officials say.

Drivers should plan on difficult travel conditions and limited visibility. Keep an extra flashlight, food and water on hand in case of an emergency.

This latest blast of winter weather comes on the heels of Friday's storm, which knocked out power to more than 400,000 people in Maryland. More than 7,320 Maryland utility customers were still reporting outages as of 8 a.m. on Wednesday. In Anne Arundel County, 1,362 customers are still without electricity.

Crews were treating roads with salt brine in northern counties, the Maryland State Highway Administration reported on Tuesday.

Drivers should be particularly cautious around bridges, ramps and overpasses. While temperatures are above freezing now, roads could freeze — particularly toward the Mason-Dixon Line — as winter weather arrives.
During the snowfall, State Highway Administration crews will use infrared pavement sensors to detect what needs attention.

Here are tips from AAA on how to get your vehicle ready:

• Fill the gas tank.
• Prepare an emergency kit with an ice scraper, sand/kitty litter and de-icer.
• Remove snow or ice from the vehicle before driving.
• Ensure lights are working.
• Put a blanket, extra gloves, hat and heavy coat in your car.
• Pack snacks and drinks, leaving them by the door so they do not freeze in the car overnight.
• Charge your cell phone.
• Do not let your car warm up for more than 30 seconds, do not idle and do not leave it idling unattended.
• Give yourself extra time to reach your destination.
• Increase following distance, and give extra space to plows and salt trucks.
• Move over if you see police or emergency vehicles on the side of the road, allowing at least a lane between you if possible.

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