Towson Under Winter Storm Warning

Keep your snow boots handy, Towson.

Rain and snow are in the forecast the next two days, with the National Weather Service issuing a winter storm warning for Baltimore County from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 7 p.m. Thursday calling for heavy snow.

The winter storm warning means severe winter weather conditions are anticipated that will make travel dangerous; people should only travel in an emergency during the warning period, according to the weather service.

Wednesday morning and afternoon: Occasional rain showers, with 0.25 to 0.5 inch possible. The high is 42 degrees in Towson. As rain mixes with melting snow, localized flooding is possible.

Wednesday night: Rain will turn to snow overnight. According to the forecast for Towson, 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet could accumulate overnight before Thursday morning.

Thursday morning and afternoon: Heavy snow will fall late Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon, according to the weather service. Approximately 4 to 8 inches of snow are possible Thursday, the forecast shows.

Wind chills Thursday will be below freezing, the weather service reports.

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