UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for southern Baltimore County and Baltimore City through 7 a.m. on Saturday.

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BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for northern Baltimore County.

The watch will be in effect from Friday evening through Saturday morning.

Forecasters say heavy snow possible throughout the Baltimore area. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are most likely, with the potential for localized totals of up to 6 inches under heavier snow bands.

The steadiest snow is most likely from late Friday evening through the pre-dawn hours early Saturday morning.

Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible for a few hours overnight Friday night under the heaviest snow bands. Visibility may be reduced to less than one half mile at times.

Motorists should use caution and plan on slippery road conditions.