Winter Weather — Extreme Western Allegany, Maryland

2023-11-21 · Extreme Western Allegany, Maryland

Event narrative

Greatest accumulations near the Garrett County line on Savage Mountain.

Wider weather episode

A strong area of low pressure passed by to the west, causing southerly winds to overrun colder air near the surface. This resulted in freezing rain across the higher elevations in the Allegheny Highlands where temperatures were just below freezing. Ice accumulation totaled around a trace with upwards of two tenths on the higher ridges.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1141728. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.