Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Storm Warning Issued For Parts Of Maryland As Snow Expected Thursday
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A wintry mix is expected to hit the region Thursday morning and could cause some issues during the morning commute.
A winter weather weather advisory was issued for most of Maryland starting at 7 a.m. Thursday through 4 p.m. A winter storm warming was issued for western Maryland from 7 a.m. Thursday through 4 a.m. Friday.
#Winter Storm Warning for Western, MD in effect from 4AM Thursday to 4AM Friday. Up to 4" of snow possible. #Winter Weather Advisory for Central, MD from 4AM Thursday to 1PM Friday. Expect snow to sleet to rain. Up to 1" mainly on grassy surfaces. An icy glaze is possible. #WJZ pic.twitter.com/MgqOIeMHme
— Tim Williams WJZ (@TimWilliamsWJZ) November 14, 2018
TRACK THE STORM: Download the WJZ Weather app.
There could be about 1 inch of snow on the ground in some parts of Maryland, but it won't stick to the roads. However commuters should expect to see slush on the roads and could see some snow flakes stick on grass.
Western Maryland is however expected to see more snow. The snowfall could get up to 4 inches in Oakland and Cumberland.
Snow and a wintry mix will likely start early Thursday morning and turn over to rain in the early afternoon! We'll see you on #WJZ at 4, 5 & 6! #Baltimore #MDWX pic.twitter.com/65OrYlyN8w
— Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) November 14, 2018
The wintry mix will turn to rain by noon, and it will be a decent amount.
Roads will be wet and slippery throughout the day so drivers should take extra caution.
TIMELINE: When Does Snow Arrive In Maryland?
Seeing snow pictures? Post your photos to social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) using #BeOnWJZ. Note: The posts must be public so we can see them.
Stay with WJZ for the latest on this storm. You can see the full forecast on our weather page.
Follow @WJZ on Twitter and like WJZ-TV | CBS Baltimore on Facebook