Posted on 01/24/26
Balimore, MD - Jan. 24, 2026 - Snow is expected to move into Baltimore City and surrounding counties late Motzaei Shabbos, with heavy precipitation continuing through most of Sunday as a powerful winter storm impacts the region.
Overnight into Sunday morning will bring steady snowfall, quickly coating roads and sidewalks. Conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly, making travel increasingly difficult.
By Sunday afternoon, slightly warmer air may push into parts of the Baltimore metro area, causing snow to briefly mix with sleet or freezing rain. Later Sunday evening, colder air is forecast to return, allowing precipitation to change back to snow.
Forecasters say this will be primarily a heavy snow event, though periods of ice are possible.
For Baltimore City and central Baltimore County, residents should prepare for:
The worst conditions are expected from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.
Roads are likely to become slick overnight, and Sunday travel is strongly discouraged unless absolutely necessary. Ice accumulation could create hazardous driving conditions and may lead to isolated power issues in some areas.
Temperatures are expected to remain below normal after the storm, meaning snow and ice will linger for several days.
Residents are urged to charge devices, prepare essentials, and avoid unnecessary travel. This is a classic Mid-Atlantic winter storm — slow, heavy, and stubborn — the kind that shuts down side streets, humbles four-wheel drive, and reminds everyone to stay home when possible.