National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch for Wednesday

Montgomery County will be under a Winter Storm Watch on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the alert for parts of Maryland and Virginia, including northwestern areas of Montgomery County. Heavy snow is possible and could accumulate greater than seven inches, NWS said.

County Emergency Management and Homeland Security said residents should plan for travel delays. The winter storm watch begins at 7 a.m. Wednesday and will last through late Wednesday night.

Accumulating snow is expected across the ridgetops today. A more significant winter storm will affect the area on Wednesday and Wednesday night, and a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for portions of the area. Stay tuned to https://t.co/ZOlvESgJ2H for the latest information. pic.twitter.com/ACNLA2uPA9

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) December 14, 2020

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Montgomery County beginning 7AM Wednesday 12/16. Residents should plan for travel delays.

Additional details: https://t.co/G9Pa3WBsXI

— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) December 14, 2020

@NWS has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our area. This means that severe weather is possible within the next 24 – 48 hours. @ReadyMontgomery has information to help you prepare ahead of a storm and tips on what to do during a wintry weather event. Visit https://t.co/ksmXiqXX39 pic.twitter.com/YhRgJiGMtj

— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) December 14, 2020

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