Jan. 7—Weather officials lifted the winter storm warning across most of the Baltimore region around midnight as the worst of Monday’s snowstorm wrapped up with over 6 inches measured at BWI Marshall Airport.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and other state officials urged motorists to continue to avoid roads Tuesday, as the potential for light snow in some areas as well as icy spots from temperatures below freezing could make travel hazardous.
In a news release, Baltimore City officials warned snowy and icy conditions could be seen on roadways across the city. Residents can report streets that need to be retreated by calling 311.
The heaviest span of snowfall slowed down around noon in Baltimore but was forecast to continue stronger in the evening as another band of winter weather passes through. That second wind, anticipated to hit Baltimore from around 5 to 10 p.m., could bring roughly 1 to 3 more inches of snow, said Kyle Pallozzi, an NWS meteorologist.
Here are some of the region’s snowfall totals as of 8 p.m. Monday, according to National Weather Service reports:
— Annapolis 9.5 inches.
— Baltimore: 4 inches.
— Bel Air: 2.8 inches
— BWI Marshall Airport: 6.3 inches.
— Columbia: 5.8 inches.
— Churchville: 4.5 inches.
— Crownsville: 8.7 inches.
— Eldersburg: 4.5 inches.
— Laurel: 6.8 inches.
— Martin State Airport: 4.5 inches.
— Mount Airy: 4.8 inches.
— Owings Mills: 7.1 inches.
— Randallstown: 3.5 inches.
— Sykesville: 5.3 inches.
— Westminster: 3.5 inches.
With frigid temperatures expected this week, most of the snow will be staying, said FOX45 Chief Meteorologist Gerard Jebaily.
“Whatever’s not scooped up isn’t going anywhere,” he said. He noted that areas on Maryland’s Eastern Shore could get above 3 inches in “round two” of Monday’s snow and that overnight lows were expected to be in the teens for most of the Baltimore region until Thursday night.
Temperatures are predicted to be frigid for the remainder of the week, and the region could see more snow over the weekend
Tuesday’s forecast is sunny with a high near 33 and gusts reaching 36 mph, according to the National Weather Service. The evening will likely be even colder with a low around 19.
The sun is predicted to continue to shine Wednesday, but temperatures are projected to stay below freezing throughout the day with a high of only 32. The predicted low on Wednesday night will fall to 19 with wind gusts as high as 24 mph.
The colder temperatures should continue into Thursday, with a high of just 31 and low of 22 when the sun goes down.
It will probably be slightly warmer on Friday with a high of 35, but there is a 60% chance of snow in the evening,
The snow could continue into Saturday, when the Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC wild-card playoff game at 8 p.m. The high Saturday is forecast to reach 36 degrees, but game-time temperatures could fall to 27.
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The city’s winter shelters are active through Tuesday. Baltimore’s health department issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert from Saturday to Tuesday, meaning an increased risk exists for cold-related injuries such as frostbite and hypothermia. Those seeking shelter can contact the city’s Shelter Hotline at 443-984-9540.
In Baltimore County, freezing weather shelters are open at the Eastern Family Resource Center at 9150 Franklin Square Drive in Rosedale and the Community Health Center at 1811 Woodlawn Drive in Woodlawn. Residents experiencing homelessness can contact the Department of Social Services at 410-887-8463, Option 1, to be screened for a shelter bed.
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Originally Published:January 6, 2025 at 7:48 AM EST