A Winter Storm Watch is in effect from 10 am Friday, February 6 to 7 am Saturday, February 7, 2026 including the following jurisdictions.
MARYLAND: Garrett.
WEST VIRGINIA: western Grant, western Pendleton.
Excerpted from the National Weather Service:
…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING…
WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations around 6 inches possible with locally higher totals along western favored ridges (such as Backbone Mountain, Piney Mountain, Keysers Ridge, and North Fork Mountains). Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.
WHERE…In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.
WHEN…From Friday morning through Saturday morning. The heaviest snow is expected Friday afternoon through Friday night.
IMPACTS…Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening on I-68/US-40 west of Frostburg, MD, US-219 from the PA/MD Line south to WV Line, US-48 west of Moorefield, WV, and US-33/WV-28 west of Franklin, WV. The strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Expect roads to become impassable especially those in open areas due to blowing and drifting snow Friday night through Saturday. Wind chills will fall into the single digits to below zero Friday night with values as low as 20 to 30 below zero late Saturday afternoon. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur in these conditions in less than 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.