WINTER STORM WARNING: Heavy snow, increased accumulations expected overnight

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Baltimore area. The warning will be in effect until 10 a.m. on Tuesday. Snow is accumulating more quickly than expected and heavy snow is expected overnight. Moderate to heavy snow will continue this evening and overnight may produce snow of one-half to one inch per hour and […]

Baltimore County, Harford County Public Schools to open 2 hours late on Tuesday

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will open two hours late on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Officials will reevaluate and announce any changes by 6:30 a.m. Morning Prekindergarten classes are canceled. Harford County Public Schools and offices will also open two hours late on Tuesday. There will be no morning Pre-K or before school childcare. […]

NWS: Accumulating snow expected in Baltimore area this week

UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Baltimore area. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Baltimore’s two-year snow drought may finally come to an end this week, according to the National Weather Service.  Forecasters say there are several chances for accumulating snow over the next several days. First, a period of light snow is possible beginning late Sunday night in […]

Trees fall into homes, motorists stranded, residents flooded out during severe Baltimore storm

NOTTINGHAM, MD—Residents in northeastern Baltimore County and southern Harford County are recovering after a major rain and wind storm moved through the area on Tuesday night. Saturated ground combined with high winds caused several trees to fall, hitting homes and blocking roadways.  In the Long Green area, trees fell onto two homes causing significant structural damage (photo above and below), […]

Baltimore County Public Schools to open 2 hours late on Wednesday

TOWSON, MD—Due to inclement weather, Baltimore County Public schools and offices will open 2 hours late on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. There will be no morning pre-kindergarten. “Essential” employees report on time for their assigned shift or may request from the appropriate supervisor to use leave time. “Essential as Needed” employees will report to work as directed or may request […]

Governor Moore declares first State of Preparedness ahead of dangerous winter weather system, State officials ask residents to share flood photos on MyCoast Maryland app

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Tuesday morning signed the State’s first State of Preparedness declaration (PDF) ahead of a potentially hazardous winter weather system that is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding to areas of Maryland. According to the National Weather Service, the significant weather system is expected to impact the region Tuesday afternoon and evening, […]

Forecasters warn of hazardous weather conditions in Baltimore area on Tuesday evening, State Activation Level raised to ‘ENHANCED’

BALTIMORE, MD—The National Weather Service says weather conditions will deteriorate as a strong frontal system approaches on Tuesday afternoon, then passes through the greater Baltimore/Washington region Tuesday evening. This will result high winds capable of downing trees and powerlines, tidal flooding, and the potential for flooding of small streams and creeks. This will create hazardous travel conditions late Tuesday afternoon […]