Winter Storm Watch Starts Tuesday Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a winter advisory alert starting Tuesday night. Expect “heavy snow, mixing with and eventually changing to sleet and then freezing rain.”

According to NWS, “Snow accumulations of 5 or more inches and ice accumulations of a quarter-inch or greater are possible.”

The alert is in effect through Wednesday evening. Expect commutes to be very difficult.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Montgomery County beginning Tuesday evening (2/19) through Wednesday evening (2/20). Residents should plan for travel delays. Additional info: https://t.co/fZE0LFF2eN. #MDwx

— Montgomery Co OEMHS (@ReadyMontgomery) February 18, 2019

Low pressure will impact the area late Tue night through Wed night. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the potential of snow accumulations of 5 or more inches and ice accumulations of a quarter-inch or greater. Latest: https://t.co/ZOlvESgJ2H. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/2UgxdLZgVh

— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) February 18, 2019

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