Winter Weather Advisory Expands To More Maryland Counties

BALTIMORE, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory that includes the city of Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and several counties in the region. Earlier Tuesday only Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick and Harford counties were included in the advisory. Late this morning the service widened the advisory to also include Prince George's, Anne Arundel, Charles, Montgomery, Howard counties, plus much of Northern Virginia.

The winter weather advisory calls for 1 to 3 inches of snow from Tuesday to Wednesday. The advisory is effective from 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

"Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the Wednesday morning commute," the Weather Service warns, especially in the I-95 corridor.

In addition, visibility may be reduced amid snow-covered roads, according to the National Weather Service.

"Around the District, this is more likely to be a sweep-able snow (with a broom) than a shovel-able snow with a dusting to an inch or two expected," says The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang.

Snow should fall mainly after midnight and wrap up about noon on Wednesday. Expect lows in the 20s for the next several nights, but by Saturday the daytime highs will be in the low 50s and overnight lows will be above freezing.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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AAA offers these tips for driving in the snow or on icy roads:

• Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads. Accelerate and decelerate slowly.
• Turn the steering wheel in the direction your wheels are going if you start to skid. Do not hit brakes or gas.
• Increase following distance.
• Use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
• Don't stop if you can help it. Slow down enough to stay moving until a traffic light changes.
• Don't accelerate or stop going uphill. Try to get a little inertia going on a flat surface before you reach a hill and let inertia carry you to the top. At the crest of the hill, reduce your speed. Proceed as slowly as possible.

Photo by the National Weather Service