Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Baltimore County

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — The potential for snow prompted the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory for central and northern Maryland, including Baltimore County.

Forecasters say the precipitation will begin as rain then transition to snow during the Thursday morning commute.

Up to 2 inches of snow could fall, according to the advisory. Locally, some areas may see totals around 3 inches.

The winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, for these jurisdictions: Baltimore, Carroll, Harford, Howard and Montgomery counties.

Drivers should anticipate slippery roads and drive more slowly and cautiously than usual.

Pedestrians should be careful on their first few steps outside on stairs, sidewalks and driveways, which may be icy and slippery.

A slight winter storm threat lingers Friday night into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service, which also issued a hazardous weather outlook for the Baltimore-Washington area.

Here is the forecast for Baltimore County from the National Weather Service:

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