The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Special Weather Statement for parts of Maryland regarding the potential for hazardous commuting conditions on Thursday afternoon. Frederick County, Carroll County, Howard County, and Northwest Montgomery county are among the areas included.
Per the NWS, “There is a potential for hazardous commuting conditions for the Thursday afternoon and evening commute. A period of snow is POSSIBLE (a 30 to 50 percent chance) Thursday afternoon and evening across the Baltimore metro area and northern Washington metro area with up to a half inch of accumulation on area roads.
If this threat does materialize during the Thursday afternoon and evening rush-hour, many roads could quickly turn snow covered. This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions on untreated surfaces. If commuting Thursday afternoon and evening, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of travel disruptions.”
As you can see in the NWS map, this is not expected to bring heavy snow to the area, but the potential for impact due to timing remains (30-50% chance). We’ll provide an update if things change prior to tomorrow afternoon and we are keeping an eye on potential winter weather Sunday into Monday.