Harford County Under Winter Weather Advisory

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for parts of north central and northeast Maryland, including Harford County. Snow and ice could make the Monday morning commute slippery and dangerous, the advisory states.

About 1 to 3 inches of snow and up to 0.1 inch ice may accumulate during the advisory period, which is from midnight to 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec 16.

Roads and sidewalks may be snow-covered and slippery, according to the advisory, which applies to northwest Harford County, northern Baltimore County and all of Carroll, Frederick and Washington counties. The eastern panhandle of West Virginia is also included.

Harford County Public Schools and Cecil County Public Schools both announced weather delays Sunday night in anticipation of the wintry weather.

Here is the time table for the wintry mix, according to the winter weather advisory:

• Midnight to 3 a.m.: Snow will overspread the area.
• Morning: Snow changes to sleet and freezing rain.
• Afternoon: Precipitation changes to rain.

When walking outside, people should watch their first steps on sidewalks, driveways and stairs, which may be icy and slippery, according to the advisory. Drivers should slow down and give themselves extra time to get to their destinations.