A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for a significant portion of Maryland this Tuesday morning, impacting areas such as Northern and Southern Baltimore, as well as Anne Arundel, Carroll, and Frederick Counties, as reported by the National Weather Service (NWS).
An advisory is set to take place on Tuesday, December 24, from 5 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Officials are anticipating freezing rain in the region, which may result in minimal ice accumulation (approximately a few hundredths of an inch) along with a potential light dusting of snow.
Areas in Washington D.C. and northern Virginia are currently experiencing a Winter Weather Advisory.
Early Tuesday morning, light freezing rain is anticipated to start along and west of US-15, followed by the I-95 corridor before sunrise, as reported by NWS officials.
Expect a higher chance of a wintry mix in areas along and north of I-70. Rain and freezing rain are anticipated to develop late in the morning, with a decrease expected by early Tuesday afternoon, as reported by the NWS.
Officials have indicated that the anticipated rainfall will affect roadways, leading to slick conditions for those traveling during the morning rush hour.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution while driving and to be ready to reduce their speed.
First Snowfall in Maryland
On November 22, Maryland experienced its initial snowfall of the season with wet snow showers, although no accumulation was noted.
On December 5, certain areas in Western Maryland experienced severe winter weather, accumulating approximately two to six inches of snow.
The Maryland Highway Administration has ramped up its preparations for winter weather. The organization reported that it has an ample supply of 386,000 tons of rock salt, 1.6 million gallons of salt brine, and 2,300 vehicles ready for snow management.
The organization employs road sensors along with over 100 mobile weather sensors to gather real-time information on weather conditions.
“We’re ready to jump into action whenever Mother Nature decides it’s time,” said Will Pines, the Administrator of the State Highway Administration.
