Baltimore City Under Winter Weather Advisory

BALTIMORE, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for multiple counties in Maryland, including Baltimore City. The advisory calls for up to 2 inches of sleet and snow as well as a glaze of ice.

Slippery road conditions are anticipated and may impact the morning or evening commutes, according to officials.

"Be very careful if you venture outside tomorrow," the National Weather Service advised. "Watch your first few steps in particular as your step or path may be coated with ice."

These areas are 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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