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

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

• Friday, the high is expected to be about 40 degrees. There is a 90 percent chance of precipitation with new snow accumulating from one to three inches.
• Saturday, temperatures are expected to be nearly steady in the mid 30s. There is a 90 percent chance of rainfall.
• Sunday, the high is expected to be 40 degrees. There is a 70 percent chance of precipitation with a mixture of rain and snow. New snow accumulation is expected to be less than one inch.