State Highway Administration urges Maryland motorists to avoid early morning travel on Christmas Eve due to icy forecast

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is urging motorists to curtail non-essential travel on Tuesday morning due to potential icy conditions until temperatures warm. Those who must travel are urged to use extreme caution, particularly on elevated road surfaces as they freeze first. The State Highway Administration is preforming pretreating operations across the state where the precipitation […]

Snow showers, light dusting possible in Baltimore on Friday as bitter cold set to return

BALTIMORE, MD—Bitterly cold weather is set to return to the Baltimore area this weekend, and some light snow showers will likely usher in the chilly temperatures. The National Weather Service says snow showers are expected on Friday and into Saturday as a strong cold front moves through the region. Things will then turn much colder throughout the Baltimore area with […]

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 2 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. Forecasters say visibility will be reduced to one-quarter mile or less in many locations. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Conditions will improve south of a passing warm front overnight. […]

Soaking rain expected in Baltimore area Tuesday night through Wednesday, may end as snow

BALTIMORE, MD—A soaker is on tap for the Baltimore area from Tuesday night through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say a soaking rain will move into the area on Tuesday evening. Periods of heavy rain are possible on Wednesday along with some rumbles of thunder. Morning temperatures on Wednesday will be around 60 degrees, but will drop […]

Dense Fog Advisory issued for Baltimore area

UPDATE: The Dense Fog Advisory has been extended until noon on Tuesday. Original story below… ——— BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the Baltimore area. The advisory will remain in effect until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Dense fog is expected to develop overnight. Visibilities of less than one-quarter of a mile […]

Dusting of snow possible in Baltimore area on Friday, Winter Storm Warning issued for western Maryland

BALTIMORE, MD—The first significant winter weather system of the year will move through Maryland this weekend. In western Maryland, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Garrett County, as heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible, with 1 to 2 feet possible locally along the ridgetops. Winds will be gusting as high […]