Snow To Give Way To Rain As Temperatures Rise Above Freezing In Maryland

By WBAL
Posted on 01/16/22 | News Source: WBAL

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for parts Western Maryland for heavy snow. For the Baltimore area, there's a winter weather advisory for mixed precipitation. Both take effect Sunday through Monday morning.

Snow storm timing Sunday to Monday in Maryland

- Sunday 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Moderate to heavy snow

- Sunday 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.: Temperatures rise above freezing, so the snow changes to a wintry mix to rain with wind gusts over 45 mph

- Sunday 11 p.m. to Monday 5 a.m.: Steady rain (can't rule out slick spots until roads temperatures warm above freezing)

- Monday 5 a.m. to Noon: Rain, snow showers, windy

Forecasted snow totals for Maryland

Baltimore metro: 2 to 4 inches in the city, 4 to 6 inches north and west of the city

Eastern Shore: 1 inch or less of snow. Mostly rain for Cambridge and points south

Western Maryland: Heavy snow, 6 to 18 inches

- Western Frederick County to Washington County: 6 to 12 inches

- Allegany and Garrett counties: 12 to 18 inches

A quick burst of snow accumulation is likely Sunday afternoon into evening. Then, the temperatures will rise above freezing and the precipitation will transition to rain. The heaviest snow will fall northwest of Baltimore, where the snow hangs on for longer.