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Winter Weather Advisory Issued For 4 Counties

Four counties are under a winter weather advisory for snow.

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BALTIMORE, MD -- The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for several counties in the Baltimore metro area. Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick and Harford are included in the advisory.

The winter weather advisory calls for 1 to 3 inches of snow from Tuesday to Wednesday.

The advisory is effective from 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 16, to 7 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17.

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Drivers are advised to expect slippery conditions on the roads, including the Tuesday night and Wednesday morning commute. In addition, visibility may be reduced amid snow-covered roads, according to the National Weather Service.

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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.

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