Baltimore–Washington Region — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for parts of western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and the Shenandoah Valley from 3 AM to Noon on Sunday. A light mix of ice, freezing rain, and light snow is expected to develop overnight, potentially leading to slick conditions during the Sunday morning commute.
Advisory areas include communities along and west of the Alleghenies, stretching from Oakland and Cumberland (MD) southward through Petersburg and Franklin (WV) and into Staunton and Monterey (VA). These locations are most likely to see a thin glaze of ice or a dusting of snow, particularly on untreated and elevated surfaces.
Even small amounts of ice can create hazardous travel conditions, especially on bridges, overpasses, rural roads, and shaded areas. The NWS warns that motorists traveling early Sunday should plan for extra travel time, reduce speeds, and remain alert for patches of black ice.
Precipitation is expected to taper off by late morning, with temperatures rising above freezing for most areas shortly after midday. Urban regions east of the mountains—including Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Fredericksburg, and Leesburg—are not included in the advisory and are expected to see mainly rain or no significant impacts.
Sunday afternoon and evening temperatures will gradually climb, helping to improve road conditions across the advisory region.
Residents are advised to monitor updates, especially if traveling through higher-elevation counties where cold air may linger a bit longer.
