WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Could Mean Snow in Ellicott City This Weekend

Get the salt and shovels ready. A winter snowstorm headed for the Northeast could mean rain, ice and snow in Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City:

• Friday, the high is expected to be about 42 degrees. There is a 90 percent chance of precipitation Friday night with new snow accumulating from one to three inches.
• Saturday, the high is expected to be 38 degrees. There is an 80 percent chance of rainfall.
• Sunday, the high is expected to be 41 degrees. There is a 60 percent chance of rain and snow Sunday night.