The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Watch for Carroll County, beginning Friday afternoon, January 22 through Saturday evening, January 23.

The NWS says that the potential exists for a foot or more of snow across the watch area, which also includes Baltimore and Frederick counties.

Heavy snow and strong winds will make traveling across the area treacherous, if not impossible, at times during the period. Visibility will be near zero at times.

Are you ready? NOW is the time to prepare. Click on the link for a full checklist of things you can do ahead of the storm.

As always, the men and women of the Sykesville-Freedom District F.D. will be ready to respond to whatever the weather may have in store. Watch this space for updates, and...be safe!