Snow began falling in Baltimore before dawn Monday, accumulating several inches for the first time in nearly a year.
Up to 8 inches of snow is expected in Baltimore, with more likely to fall in southern areas as daytime highs reach as high as 28 degrees. About 3.8 inches of snow fell at BWI Marshall Airport around 7 a.m. Monday, and Dulles International Airport also recorded 4.2 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
On Sunday, Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Schools, Carroll County Public Schools, Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Harford County Public Schools, Howard County Public Schools and Cecil County Public Schools announced that due to the upcoming Schools across the system were closed Monday due to the coming snowstorm.
Baltimore area schools closed Monday due to expected snowstorm
Anne Arundel and other southern and central counties could see up to 11 inches of snow in scattered areas Monday, the latest weather data shows, as meteorologists predict the heaviest part of the storm will pass through central Maryland, prompting a statewide The snowfall forecast increases.
FOX45 Chief Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily said Baltimore is expected to see heavy snowfall, while northern counties such as Harford and Cecil and northern Baltimore County may see less snow.
Here are the National Weather Service's forecasts for new snow totals as of 7:30 a.m. Monday:
- Annapolis: Temperatures will range from 4 to 9 inches Monday night.
- Baltimore Inner Harbor: 3 to 5 inches Monday night.
- Bel Air: 3 to 5 inches Monday night.
- Columbia: 3 to 6 inches Monday night.
- Towson: 3 to 5 inches Monday night.
- Westminster: Temperatures will be 3 to 6 inches Monday night.
The entire state is under a winter storm warning, and Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency to increase the state's ability to effectively respond to potential weather disasters.
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A news release from the governor noted that snow accumulation and freezing temperatures will have the greatest impact on traffic across the state.
“Ice roads are expected and any unavoidable travel should be done with extreme caution,” the release reads.
Snowfall in the Baltimore area began just after 2 a.m. Monday and is expected to continue throughout the day, with snow and freezing rain expected by 4 p.m.
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A round of snow is expected in the evening, with a brief lull possible in the afternoon. Any potential freezing rain is expected to turn to snow after 7 p.m., as the snow is expected to gradually end after that. The National Weather Service said most of the snow should be average, “not too wet and thick, and not too light and fluffy.”
The city's winter shelters remain open until Tuesday.
The Baltimore health department has issued a “blue extreme cold alert” from Saturday through Tuesday, which means there is an increased risk of cold-related injuries such as frostbite and hypothermia. People seeking asylum can call the city's asylum hotline at 443-984-9540.
Baltimore Sun reporters Todd Karpovich and Matt Hubbard contributed to this article. Have a news tip? Contact Dan Belson at dbelson@baltsun.com, @DanBelson_ on X or @danbels.62 on Signal.
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