MD Weather: Winter Weather Advisory, Snow-Rain Mix Possible

MARYLAND — With the potential for snowy and icy weather in the forecast Monday, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for areas in western Maryland.

"The advisory could be expanded further east," officials said, advising people to stay tuned for updates.

The winter weather advisory is from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, for Garrett and western Allegany counties. Mineral County in West Virginia is also included in the advisory.

Up to 1 inch of snow and 0.1 inch ice may accumulate during the winter weather advisory period. Freezing rain is also a concern, officials said.

Drivers should expect slippery roads and weather that may impact the Monday morning commute in the areas under the advisory, according to the National Weather Service, which recommended taking extra care when walking on sidewalks, steps and driveways, as they may be icy or slippery.

In central Maryland, there is a chance of wintry weather on Monday morning as well.

The forecast for the Baltimore-Washington area calls for a 60 percent chance of rain and snow before 9 a.m., with rain likely on Monday. Little or no snow accumulation is expected, according to the National Weather Service.

In Carroll and Harford counties as well as northern Baltimore County, weather officials say there's a 70 percent chance of precipitation on Monday.

There, the wintry mix may start as snow before 9 a.m. then transition to a rain-snow mix from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by all rain after 11 a.m. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible, according to the forecast.