First significant snowfall of the season in far western Maryland

CBS News Baltimore

The coldest air mass of the season blew into Maryland between Sunday night and Monday. The entire state will feel the coldest temperatures since early April through Wednesday morning.

However, only far western Maryland is forecast to receive a significant snowfall. A Winter Weather Advisory continues for western Garrett County through 7 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Snow in western Maryland Monday evening November 10 MDOT

As of 7 p.m. Monday evening, about an inch to 1.5" of snow has been reported in Maryland.

Snow showers began in the highest elevations of Garrett County late Sunday evening. Scattered snow showers will continue across western Maryland Monday evening into Tuesday morning. 

A few additional flakes are possible near the West Virginia state line in Garrett County during the day on Tuesday.

By the time the snow event eases, three to six inches of snow is expected to fall across the western half of Garrett County, in particular the higher elevations. Farther east, a coating of three inches of snow is possible in the Alleghenies. 

The Friendsville, Accident, McHenry, and Oakland communities have the greatest chance of seeing significant snow. Some of the heaviest snow is expected to fall along the western side of Blackbone Mountain.

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