Weather Alert: State Issues Driving Advisory for Wednesday

Wednesday morning’s commute could be a nasty – and icy – one, warns the Maryland State Highway Administration.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Montgomery County starting at 4 a.m. Wednesday and running until noon, according to the National Weather Service.

Drivers are being urged to delay travel or use public transportation Wednesday, if possible. If you must drive, you should monitor weather forecasts as meteorologists call for the possibility of snow and freezing rain during the morning commute.

The National Weather Service says there is a 60 percent chance of snow before noon, then a chance of snow and sleet. Wednesday’s expected high will be near 31. Snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.

On Tuesday, state crews were pre-treating major roads and interstates with salt brine to prevent snow accumulation. Precipitation is likely to freeze on untreated road surfaces Tuesday night as temperatures drop, making any travel dangerous.

Drivers can find updated traffic and weather information by calling 5-1-1 or checking www.MD511.org.