Winter storm threat increases for Sunday night into Monday in Maryland

UPDATE: A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the Baltimore area as up to 10 inches of snow are possible in some areas. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The threat of a potentially significant snow storm in the Baltimore area has increased, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say a strong area of low pressure will bring an elevated […]

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 […]