A special weather statement in effect for Highland Region

• Highland

  Special Weather Statement

  Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC 1150 AM EST Wed Feb 11 2026 Extreme Western Allegany-Central and Eastern Allegany- Western Garrett-Eastern Garrett-Western Highland-Eastern Highland- Western Grant-Eastern Grant-Western Mineral-Eastern Mineral- Western Pendleton-Eastern Pendleton- Including the cities of Frostburg, Cumberland, Mountain Lake Park, Oakland, Grantsville, Hightown, Monterey, Bayard, Mount Storm, Petersburg, Elk Garden, Antioch, Keyser, New Creek, Ridgeville, Russelldale, Headsville, Fort Ashby, Riverton, Brandywine, Franklin, Oak Flat, Ruddle, and Sugar Grove 1150 AM EST Wed Feb 11 2026 ...SNOW SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS... * WHAT...Patchy freezing drizzle changing to snow showers. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Near and west of the Allegheny Front for snow, near and east of the Allegheny Front for wind. * WHEN...This afternoon through Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy freezing drizzle may redevelop by mid afternoon before transitioning quickly to snow showers. These snow showers may be moderate at times this evening, perhaps spilling into the foothills. Localized snowfall accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are possible, mainly along west- facing slopes above 2500 feet through Thursday. The strongest wind gusts to near 45 mph are expected through this evening near and east of the Allegheny Front. 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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.