Winter Storm Watch Issued for Northern Maryland

As the weekend begins, a wintry mix is in the forecast for parts of the region. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for precipitation including freezing rain, snow and sleet.

The winter storm watch is effective for the following areas from midnight to noon on Saturday, Dec. 17:

• Allegany County (central/eastern)
• Baltimore County (northern)
• Caroll County
• Frederick County
• Harford County (northwest)

Less than an inch of snow and sleet are anticipated, and 0.25-inch ice is projected to accumulate during the winter storm watch period.

The ground is expected to freeze, so weather officials say travel difficulties are possible late Friday night through Saturday morning.

Graphic courtesy of the National Weather Service.