The Baltimore area could see more snow Thursday morning, with the potential for one to two inches of accumulation, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday for portions of central, northern and southern Maryland, as well as Washington, D.C., and central and northern Virginia. People should watch out for slippery, icy patches along their morning commute.
A Winter Weather Advisory is now in effect for very late tonight through midday Thursday for the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Rain will move in late tonight and change to snow just before or during rush hour Thursday before ending near midday. pic.twitter.com/qa3PwG7Vjg
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) January 19, 2022
Rain is expected to begin Wednesday evening and continue into early Thursday morning.
By about 5 a.m. Thursday, the rain will start changing to snow. Snowfall will continue through the morning hours and fade away in the early afternoon Thursday, forecasts show.
A mild day today ahead of a cold front moving through tonight. Light snow accumulations are possible into Thu morning. Conditions turn colder and more blustery thereafter. Still monitoring the winter storm threat on Fri evening into Sat morning. #MDwx #VAwx #DCwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/Lj85Ln61r9
— NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) January 19, 2022
Baltimore Health Commissioner Letitia Dzirasa on Wednesday issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for the City from Thursday evening through Saturday morning.
“With dangerously cold temperatures expected in Baltimore, I am issuing the Code Blue Extreme Cold declaration for Thursday night through Saturday morning. I encourage residents to stay indoors, especially those most vulnerable to cold,” Dzirasa said in a statement. “Extreme low temperatures can be life-threatening especially for our most vulnerable populations. Please be sure to check on neighbors who you think may be at risk to ensure that they have heat and power, and take care to shelter pets appropriately.”
The health department is reminding Baltimoreans to wear layered, loose-fitting clothing; wear a hat, scarf or other head covering when outdoors; stay hydrated and avoid alcohol; walk slowly and avoid icy surfaces; check on vulnerable people, including children, the elderly and/or chronically ill individuals; and bring pets indoors.
Officials warned residents to keep space heaters and candles away from flammable materials; check carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they are working; do not use stoves to warm your home, or use generators indoors, as they can cause fire or carbon monoxide poisoning; and do not run your car in a garage or other closed space.
Individuals experiencing an emergency should call 911.
For other cold-related inquiries and service requests, or to find a nearby homeless shelter, residents can call 311 or 211.
State and local officials also urged Marylanders to proceed with caution during their Thursday morning commutes.
In a tweet, the Maryland Transportation Authority advised Marylanders to allow extra time during their commute and to potentially delay travel until later in the morning if conditions warrant a change of plans.
While the forecast isn’t calling for a lot of snow, timing will make Thursday’s AM commute more cumbersome. Moving up your alarm to allow for extra travel time would be advised. If conditions warrant and you are able, consider delaying travel until later in the morning. #mdwx pic.twitter.com/9qRjGSwI1f
— MDTA (@TheMDTA) January 19, 2022
Hope you aren’t burned out on snow yet!
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Another 1-2 inches could fall Thursday morning as a cold front moves over Baltimore County and causes rain to transition to snow.We are monitoring the weather forecast for potential snow this weekend as well.https://t.co/SqrJv8wkWx
— Baltimore County Emergency Management (@BaltCoEmergency) January 19, 2022
Editor’s note: This article has been updated with information from the Baltimore City Health Department.
