Sun Jan 18 12:20:00 UTC 2026: ### Baltimore Braces for Snow and Bitter Cold After Weekend Showers
The Story:
Baltimore is preparing for a significant shift in weather conditions following a weekend of showers. A winter weather advisory has been issued for much of central Maryland, anticipating snow showers that will develop overnight and continue into Sunday afternoon, January 19, 2026. Meteorologists are forecasting 1-2 inches of snow for the I-95 corridor and areas to the east, with potentially higher amounts for the Eastern Shore. Following the snow, the region will experience a sharp drop in temperature, with Tuesday, January 21, 2026, bringing bitterly cold air and wind chill values potentially below zero.
Key Points:
- Showers expected on Saturday, January 18, 2026, followed by a temperature drop.
- Winter weather advisories posted for much of central Maryland for incoming snow on Sunday, January 19, 2026.
- Snow showers developing overnight Saturday and lasting into Sunday afternoon.
- Forecast of 1-2 inches of snow for the I-95 corridor and eastern areas, with potentially higher accumulations on the Eastern Shore.
- Bitterly cold air arriving on Tuesday, January 21, 2026, with wind chill values below zero.
Key Takeaways:
- Central Maryland residents should prepare for winter weather conditions starting Sunday, January 19, 2026.
- The Eastern Shore could see higher than average snowfall compared to other areas within the advisory.
- Extreme cold weather is expected to follow the snowfall, posing potential health risks on Tuesday, January 21, 2026.
- The weather pattern indicates a quick shift from moderate to severe winter conditions.
- This event aligns with other regional snow events across the Upstate of New York, New Jersey and other areas which could indicate a larger winter pattern forming.
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