Fairplay, MD Warnings, Watches and Advisories

Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Fairplay.

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Monitoring message only. Please disregard.

Special Weather Statement issued November 22 at 3:21AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Snow will overspread the area by mid-morning into early afternoon. Accumulations of a coating to an inch are most likely, with up to two inches along the Mason-Dixon and up to three inches possible in the highest elevations of the Catoctins. Be prepared for the potential for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 22 at 12:34AM EST until November 22 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes through this evening.

Winter Storm Warning issued November 22 at 12:34AM EST until November 23 at 3:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with locally 1 to 2 feet along the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph this afternoon into tonight. * WHERE...Garrett County. * WHEN...Until 3 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes through this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near blizzard conditions are possible today. Snow may transition to a period of freezing rain or drizzle late tonight into Saturday morning.