Interactive NWS Alert

Radar valid at 1000 am EST, Feb 23rd 2026

MDZ004-503-VAZ505-506-220400-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WS.A.0003.260222T2000Z-260223T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.WS.W.0003.260222T2000Z-260223T1500Z/
Frederick MD-Northwest Montgomery-Western Loudoun-Eastern Loudoun-
246 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches. For elevations above 1,000ft, snow accumulations upwards
of 6 to 12 inches are expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Northwest Montgomery and Frederick MD
Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Loudoun and Western Loudoun
Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 10 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road
conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

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