Posted on 02/10/19
| News Source: WBAL
A wintry mix will come to Maryland late Sunday night into Tuesday in two rounds.
Snow is expected to approach as temperatures drop closer to freezing late Sunday night.
A winter weather advisory takes effect Sunday night and lasts through Monday morning. A winter storm watch is in effect Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning.
The first part of the storm will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain. There will be light snow late Sunday night into Monday morning. Depending on the temperature where you are, there could also be freezing rain or sleet.
There will be a break in the storm during the middle of the day Monday with temperatures climbing above freezing.
Then, it all starts over again Monday night into Tuesday morning. Cold air sinks back down and heavier snow and sleet could fall in the northern suburbs around midnight Monday and change to freezing rain by Tuesday morning.
Total snow accumulation could reach 5 inches in the northern suburbs by Tuesday morning, most of it coming Monday night.
From the National Weather Service:
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...1 to 3 inches of snow is expected through Monday morning. There is the potential for 5 or more inches of snow and additional freezing rain Monday night into Tuesday, especially near the Pennsylvania border. Snow will overspread the area through 9 pm this evening. Snow will change to a mix of sleet and freezing rain between 1 AM and 4 AM overnight, and that will continue into Monday morning. Precipitation may mix with or even change to rain late Monday morning and afternoon before changing back to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain Monday night and continuing into Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...Frederick, Carroll, Northern Baltimore and Northwest Harford Counties in northern Maryland.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The morning commute will be impacted by snow covered and icy surfaces. Plan on slippery road conditions and possible power outages due to snow and ice Monday night into Tuesday. Travel may become extremely difficult during this time.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...1 to 3 inches of snow is expected through Monday morning. There is the potential for 5 or more inches of snow and additional freezing rain Monday night into Tuesday, especially near the Pennsylvania border. Snow will overspread the area through 9 pm this evening. Snow will change to a mix of sleet and freezing rain between 1 AM and 4 AM overnight, and that will continue into Monday morning. Precipitation may mix with or even change to rain late Monday morning and afternoon before changing back to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain Monday night and continuing into Tuesday morning.
* WHERE...Frederick, Carroll, Northern Baltimore and Northwest Harford Counties in northern Maryland.
* WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The morning commute will be impacted by snow covered and icy surfaces. Plan on slippery road conditions and possible power outages due to snow and ice Monday night into Tuesday. Travel may become extremely difficult during this time.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.