If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Maryland. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to heavy snow this evening and overnight may produce snow of one half to one inch per hour and reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times. Snow intensity will taper off toward morning.