Tuesday, January 11, 2011 – Steve Fermier

The storm that is expected to begin by mid afternoon is expected to be heavier on the Eastern Shore.

Between 3 an 5 inches could end up on the ground by early Wednesday.

Check the latest statement from the National Weather Service.

CARROLL-NORTHERN BALTIMORE-HARFORD-HOWARD-SOUTHERN BALTIMORE-
ANNE ARUNDEL- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…WESTMINSTER…COLUMBIA…BALTIMORE…
ANNAPOLIS

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM EST WEDNESDAY.

* PRECIPITATION TYPE…SNOW.

* ACCUMULATIONS…3 TO 5 INCHES.

* TIMING…SNOW WILL BEGIN BETWEEN 4 PM AND 6 PM THIS
AFTERNOON…THEN IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH MUCH OF TONIGHT
BEFORE ENDING BETWEEN 4 AM AND 6 AM. THE SNOW WILL BE HEAVIEST
BETWEEN 8 PM THIS EVENING AND 3 AM TONIGHT.

* TEMPERATURES…HIGHS IN THE LOWER 30S TODAY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S
TONIGHT.

* WINDS…NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH TODAY…BECOMING NORTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH
TUESDAY NIGHT.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF SNOW WILL CAUSE
TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND LIMITED
VISIBILITIES…AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING.