Maryland to get first snow overnight, in Garrett Co.

Up to an inch of snow is predicted for high elevations in the western half of Garrett County from late Saturday through early Sunday, according to National Weather Service forecasts.

Precipitation became a wintry mix in the evening and is expected to change to all snow overnight, according to the forecast.

Snow is expected as far north as Grantsville, near the Pennsylvania border, and as far south as Oakland.

The weather service reports that the warm ground will limit snow accumulations but that an inch of snow is possible on higher ridges.

Motorists should anticipate slippery roadways and poor visibility, according to the weather service.

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