RadioOnFire.com - Snowfall will be followed by frigid temperatures this week in Maryland. A winter weather advisory has been issued for central Maryland from D.C. to Baltimore.
Some light snow should begin to fall in the northern suburbs Tuesday morning, while there will be a mix of rain and snow in the Baltimore area, and Anne Arundel County and the Eastern Shore will be experiencing more rain.
Colder air starts to flow into Maryland into the late afternoon and push east, which will start to cause some snow accumulation. A coating of snow for the region should start to come after sunset and should taper off around midnight.
The Baltimore Metro can expect a 1 to 3 inches of snow coverage. Northern and western suburbs could see as much as 3 to 4 inches of snow.
Drivers should expect roads to remain slick Wednesday morning.
"I imagine this is going to be a full-staff storm. Even though it's not going to produce a lot of accumulating snow, it's that ice behind it that we have to really make sure we have all hands on deck and make sure we're treating this for the safety of our public," State Highway Administration spokesman Charlie Gischlar said.
Thursday morning, temperatures will drop dramatically, with wind chills in the negatives. The Baltimore Metro area may feel to be around -3 to -5 degrees, with some northern suburbs feeling as cold as -10 degrees.
SHA crews started pre-treating roads Monday with the usual salt-brine mixture. Crews will plow as needed during the storm before switching treatments once the single-degree temperatures arrive.
"It's very likely we're going to have to add a magnesium fluoride mixture into the salt to get its effectiveness down to zero, where we needs it to be, making sure the elevated roadways bridges overpasses and ramps don't freeze up on people," Gischlar said.
SHA said anyone who can stay inside to do so, which will help crews get the roads clear and safe again.
From the National Weather Service:
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 9 PM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northern Maryland and portions of northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 PM EST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.
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.
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 FROM NOON TO 10 PM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central and northern Maryland and portions of northern Virginia.
* WHEN...From noon to 10 PM EST Tuesday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Source WBAL
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