Harford County Under Winter Weather Advisory Jan. 18

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Harford County is under a winter weather advisory for snow, sleet and freezing rain. The advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.

During the advisory period, officials said 1 to 2 inches of snow may fall. Up to 0.1 inch ice could also accumulate, weather officials said.

Snow will change to sleet and freezing rain as the day progresses before transitioning to rain late Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

"A period of snow is expected for a few hours this morning," the advisory says. "A brief lull in
precipitation is possible mid to late morning, before precipitation becomes more widespread and changes to sleet and freezing rain after noon."

Drivers should anticipate slippery road conditions that will require slowing down and increasing following distance.

Related:

• Maryland Highway Crews Prep For Storm
• Weather Call From Harford County Public Schools For January 18

Pedestrians should watch their steps, particularly on stairs, sidewalks and driveways that may be slippery.

These areas of central and northern Maryland are under the Jan. 18 winter weather advisory:

• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County (northern, southern)
• Carroll County
• Frederick County
• Harford County (northwest, southeast)
• Howard County (northwest, central, southeast)
• Washington County