Westminster Under Winter Storm Warning: National Weather Service

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for parts of Maryland, including Westminster, on Wednesday.

The winter storm warning is in effect from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 26, according to the National Weather Service. Carroll, Frederick and northern Baltimore counties are included in the warning area.

A winter storm warning means that severe winter weather conditions—in this case, heavy snow—are anticipated or are occurring, the weather service reports.

People should only travel in an emergency during the warning period, according to the National Weather Service, which said Interstate 70 and I-83 will be impacted; visibilities may be reduced to less than half a mile, and roads will be slippery and snow-covered. Those who must travel should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicles, according to the weather service.

Power outages may occur due to heavy snowfall and the possibility of downed trees, the weather service said.

See the latest forecast for Westminster.

National Weather Service Snow Timetable and Snowfall Prediction

A mix of snow and rain will change to all snow sometime between 6 and 9 a.m. on Wednesday.

The heaviest snowfall will occur between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to the weather service, which said snow will end late Wednesday afternoon.

Approximately 4 to 8 inches of snow are expected along the Mason-Dixon Line, with 1 to 3 inches of snow predicted elsewhere, the weather service said.

The forecast for Westminster calls for 3 to 7 inches. See the latest forecast here.