Baltimore County Public Schools to close two hours early on Friday

UPDATE: Harford County Public Schools have cancelled all afterschool activities, including aftercare. Original story below… TOWSON, MD—Due to impending inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools will dismiss two hours early on Friday, January 3, 2025. All afterschool and evening activities are also cancelled. School and central offices will remain open. There will be no afternoon pre-kindergarten. A Winter Weather […]

Winter Weather Advisory issued for Friday in Baltimore area, more snow expected Sunday night

BALTIMORE, MD—For those in the Baltimore area who love snow, “business is about to pick up,” as multiple shots of wintry precipitation are in the forecast. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Friday in the Baltimore area.  The advisory will be in effect from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. on January 3, 2025. A band of […]

POLAR VORTEX: Weather forecast says arctic blast to freeze much of US in early January

BALTIMORE, MD—Brace yourselves for a blast of arctic cold as the first polar vortex of 2025 is set to sweep across the majority of the United States in early January, bringing with it subzero temperatures, snowstorms, and potential power outages. The extreme cold weather will impact millions of Americans from the northern Plains to the Southeast, with some areas experiencing […]

Maryland DNR warns of cold-stunned sea turtles, marine mammals

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking residents to be on the lookout for cold-stunned sea turtles and marine mammals along the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coast this winter. Cold-stunning occurs when water temperatures drop rapidly, causing animals to become lethargic and hypothermic. This condition can be fatal, especially for sea turtles. According to DNR, cold-stunning typically […]

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 […]