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Blizzard Warning


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

WVZ512-100300-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/
Eastern Preston-
Including the cities of Terra Alta, Rowlesburg, and Hazelton
1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Preston County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and
  will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan
  on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact
  the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the accumulating snow is
  possible in the afternoon hours before re-intensifying in the
  evening. However, wind gusts in that lull period will still be in
  excess of 40 mph and capable of blowing snow on the ground and
  reducing visibility to a quarter of a mile or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

WVZ514-100300-
/O.UPG.KPBZ.WS.A.0009.251210T1200Z-251211T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KPBZ.BZ.W.0002.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Davis, Canaan Valley, and Thomas
1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely
  become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are expected and
  will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the accumulating snow is
  possible in the afternoon hours before re-intensifying in the
  evening. However, wind gusts in that lull period will still be in
  excess of 50 mph and capable of blowing snow on the ground and
  reducing visibility to a quarter of a mile or less.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to
the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1246 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...PERIOD OF POTENT MOUNTAIN SNOW WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS LATE
WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY MORNING...

.A period of snow, strong winds, and low visibility is expected
especially for the western-facing slopes above 2500 feet along and
west of the Allegheny Front. The Wednesday evening and Thursday
morning commutes will be impacted.

MDZ509-WVZ501-505-100200-
/O.UPG.KLWX.WS.A.0010.251210T1500Z-251211T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLWX.BZ.W.0002.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/
Western Garrett-Western Grant-Western Pendleton-
1246 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 4 and 7 inches, with locally 8 to 12 inches possible on
  the western-facing slopes above 2500 feet along and west of the
  Allegheny Front. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility
  one-quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia,
  Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on nearly impossible travel. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of snow is expected late Wednesday
  morning. A lull in the snow is possible early Wednesday afternoon,
  before another burst of snow Wednesday mid afternoon through early
  evening. Steady snow will then continue through Wednesday night
  before gradually tapering off Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1233 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

WVZ522-523-526-100145-
/O.UPG.KRLX.WS.A.0007.251210T1200Z-251211T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KRLX.BZ.W.0001.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Snowshoe and Harman
1233 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
  between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast
  Webster Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An initial band of snow will move in late
  Wednesday morning into early Wednesday afternoon, creating
  blizzard conditions. There could be a break from blizzard
  conditions Wednesday afternoon, before blizzard conditions set
  back in during the late afternoon or early evening hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the
online traffic and roadway portal for your state.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx
as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

&&

$$

RPY


Gale Warning


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
211 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ654-100315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251210T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0027.251210T1800Z-251211T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
211 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Wednesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
140 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

PAZ024-033-101015-
/O.EXB.KCTP.WW.Y.0024.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/
Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Somerset and Johnstown
140 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
  commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Localized snowfall amounts up to 5 inches are
  possible on the Laurel Mountain ridgetops and summits. Blowing and
  drifting snow will reduce visibility and result in additional
  travel impacts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Visit www.511pa.com for
the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

PAZ074-076-078-WVZ511-513-100300-
/O.EXB.KPBZ.WW.Y.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T1500Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Western Tucker-
Including the cities of Armagh, Donegal, Bruceton Mills, Ligonier,
Champion, Kingwood, Hendricks, Saint George, Ohiopyle, and Parsons
1257 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher
  Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana
  Counties. In West Virginia, Preston and Western Tucker Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
  commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988,
posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X
@NWSPittsburgh.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
1246 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...PERIOD OF POTENT MOUNTAIN SNOW WITH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS LATE
WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY MORNING...

.A period of snow, strong winds, and low visibility is expected
especially for the western-facing slopes above 2500 feet along and
west of the Allegheny Front. The Wednesday evening and Thursday
morning commutes will be impacted.

MDZ510-VAZ503-100200-
/O.NEW.KLWX.WW.Y.0026.251210T2100Z-251211T1200Z/
Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-
1246 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM EST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches,
  with locally up to 5 inches along western-facing slopes above 2500
  feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility one half mile or
  less at times.

* WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett County. In Virginia, Western
  Highland County.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mix of rain and snow will change to all
  snow by late Wednesday afternoon. Brief periods of heavy snow and
  near blizzard conditions are possible in squalls through Wednesday
  evening, then snow will gradually taper off through early Thursday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DHOF


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
211 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ630-631-100315-
/O.EXB.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.251210T0600Z-251211T1500Z/
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA-
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA-
211 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA
  and Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
211 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ654-100315-
/O.EXT.KAKQ.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251210T1800Z/
/O.UPG.KAKQ.GL.A.0023.251210T1500Z-251211T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KAKQ.GL.W.0027.251210T1800Z-251211T0300Z/
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out
20 nm-
211 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25
  kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft. For the Gale
  Warning, southwest winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles
  Light VA out 20 nm.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM EST Wednesday.
  For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC
144 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

ANZ530>543-100300-
/O.EXT.KLWX.SC.Y.0178.251210T0000Z-251211T2300Z/
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD-
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD-
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA-
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD-
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD-
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA-
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor-
Chester River to Queenstown MD-Eastern Bay-
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River-
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD-
Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth
Island-
144 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30
  kt through Wednesday, becoming northwest 10 to 20 kt with gusts
  up to 25 kt Wednesday night into Thursday. Waves of 2 to 4 feet
  are expected outside of the smaller estuaries.

* WHERE...Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
  and Chesapeake Bay and adjoining estuaries north of Smith
  Point VA.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

DHOF


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
106 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

OHZ041-050-PAZ013-014-020>022-029-031-073-075-077-WVZ001>004-101815-
Columbiana-Jefferson OH-Lawrence-Butler-Beaver-Allegheny-Armstrong-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Indiana-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-
Marshall-
106 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest
Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Light snow will arrive early Wednesday morning bringing generally
less than 1 inch. However, should temperatures trend slightly cooler
than currently forecast, a thump of wet snow is possible around the
morning rush hour. Wind gusts up to 30-40 mph are expected through
the day. A transition to convective snow in the afternoon may bring a
quick, localized accumulation and reduction to visibility.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
106 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

PAZ074-076-078-WVZ511-513-101815-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Preston-Western Tucker-
106 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM
EST THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania,
western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
106 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

OHZ039-040-048-049-057>059-068-069-WVZ012-021-509-510-101815-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Coshocton-Harrison-Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-
Noble-Monroe-Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-
106 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio and
northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Light snow will arrive early Wednesday morning bringing generally
less than 1 inch. However, should temperatures trend slightly cooler
than currently forecast, a thump of wet snow is possible around the
morning rush hour. Wind gusts up to 30-40 mph are expected through
the day. A transition to convective snow in the afternoon may bring a
quick, localized accumulation and reduction to visibility.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
106 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

WVZ512-514-101815-
Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker-
106 PM EST Tue Dec 9 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST
THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northern West Virginia.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

MLB

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