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Wintry Mix Set to Arrive Late Friday Night

The National Weather Service is forecasting light snow, sleet and possibly freezing rain starting this evening and warns of hazardous driving conditions.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow, sleet and freezing rain beginning at 11 p.m. Friday and continuing to about 1 a.m. Saturday.

The precipitation is expected to begin as snow and sleet with a light coating of up to one inch of snow in certain areas before changing to freezing rain and then rain overnight before ending later Saturday, according to the weather service.

The temperatures Friday evening should be in the upper 20s and lower 30s. The highs on Saturday are forecasted to be in the upper 30s and lower 40s with winds of about 5 to 10 mph.

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The wintry mix could cause slippery traveling conditions late Friday night through Saturday morning. Ice is expected to accumulate on trees and power lines, according to information from the weather service.

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

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Here is a list of local events that have been canceled or postponed due to inclement weather:

Because of the forecast for inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, all Anne Arundel County school-sponsored activities scheduled for Saturday (Jan. 21) are canceled. Activities scheduled for Friday will go on as scheduled.


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