Hazardous Ice Storm Threatens Mid-Atlantic – Preparation Tips Inside

The most vulnerable areas include north-central and western Maryland, northwestern Virginia, eastern West Virginia, and central to western Pennsylvania. Already, a steady band of moisture is moving through the region, meeting cold air at the surface. Emergency officials are preparing for downed power lines, snapped branches, and vehicles sliding off roads. Utility companies have staged crews to respond to outages, and authorities emphasize that the safest way to handle ice is to avoid it entirely.