Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for northern and central Maryland, including Baltimore. The advisory calls for snow that could make roads and sidewalks slippery.

The winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 1.

Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties as well as Baltimore City are under the advisory.

About 1 inch of snow is anticipated, with locally higher amounts of up to 3 inches.

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"When venturing outside, watch your first few steps," the winter weather advisory says.

In particular, pedestrians should take care on steps, sidewalks and driveways, which may all be icy and slippery.

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