WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Could Mean Snow in Annapolis This Weekend

Get the salt and shovels ready. A winter snowstorm headed for the Northeast could mean rain, ice and snow in Annapolis this weekend.

Winter Storm Iola was named Wednesday afternoon after storm warnings were issued in the Southwest, according to the Weather Channel. Areas in the U.S., including New Mexico and Texas, experienced snowfall rates as high as 3 inches per hour.

As the storm heads for the Northeast, the Weather Channel forecast says snowfall rate and location is still unclear, but the the storm will likely intensify rapidly as it hits the East Coast.

Most of the weekend snow — if any — is predicted to fall between Friday night and Saturday morning.

Forecasts can change. Check The Weather Channel for the local forecast.

Here’s what you can expect in Annapolis:

• Friday, temperatures will range from the low to mid 30s with about half an inch of rainfall.
• Saturday, temperatures will range from the low to mid 30s with about a quarter of an inch of rainfall and winds between 10 to 15 miles per hour.
• Sunday, temperatures will range from the low 30s to low 40s. There is a 60 percent chance of snowfall Sunday night. New snow accumulation will be about one inch.