UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for the Baltimore area until noon on Sunday.

Original story below…

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NOTTINGHAM, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Baltimore County.

The warning will be in effect from 5 a.m. until noon on Sunday.

Forecasters say heavy snow is expected, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches.

Travel could be very difficult.  Snow is expected to begin between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. The heaviest snow is expected between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., when visibility may be reduced to a quarter mile and snowfall rates could reach one inch per hour.

Motorists who must venture out should bring an extra flashlight, food, and water in case of an emergency.