Sun Jan 18 12:20:00 UTC 2026: ### Headline: Wintry Weather Impacts Maryland with Snow and Potential for Slick Conditions
The Story:
Maryland is experiencing two rounds of wintry weather this weekend, with the first impacting Saturday. Snowfall began Saturday morning, primarily north and west of Baltimore, leading to minor accumulations of a trace to an inch. Areas like Northern Carroll, Baltimore, and Harford counties saw as much as 1-3 inches due to temperatures at or below freezing. Road conditions are potentially slick. While the snow bands shifted north and tapered off in some areas like Westminster, consistent snow fell in Bel Air, Harford County. A second storm system is expected on Sunday, primarily affecting Southern Maryland and the Lower Eastern Shore, with the possibility of light snow grazing the Baltimore area. Temperatures will remain cold into next week, with potential for isolated snow showers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and dangerously low wind chills early next week.
Key Points:
- Snowfall on Saturday morning primarily impacts areas north and west of Baltimore.
- Accumulations range from a trace to 1-3 inches in certain areas.
- Roads may become slick due to freezing temperatures.
- A second storm system is expected on Sunday, primarily affecting Southern Maryland.
- Cold temperatures will persist into next week, with potential for isolated snow showers on Monday and dangerously low wind chills on Tuesday.
- BGE urges customers to report power outages.
Key Takeaways:
- Maryland residents should exercise caution while traveling due to potentially slick road conditions.
- Residents in Southern Maryland and the Lower Eastern Shore should prepare for potential snowfall on Sunday.
- With temperatures expected to remain cold into next week, precautions should be taken to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
- Monitor weather updates and heed safety advisories from official sources.
- Prepare for potential power outages and know how to report them.
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