Baltimore Expecting First Snow Of 2019 Saturday Night Into Sunday
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- It's winter, so it shouldn't be a surprise that we're expecting some snow this weekend as a cold burst of weather hits our region this week.
WJZ's Weather Team is tracking the system headed our way this weekend.
UPDATE: Baltimore Could See 1st Snow Of 2019; 1-3 Inches Expected This Weekend
The biggest takeaway -- Baltimore could see one to three inches of snow this weekend. Maryland communities south of Baltimore could see anywhere from three to six inches of snow.
The chance of precipitation is 60 percent.
The snow could start as early as 1 p.m. Saturday, but it's more likely in the evening. The snow is expected to fall overnight into Sunday.
#MDWX The extended outlook. OK I can do without Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon but it is part of the season. Snow happens in Winter. pic.twitter.com/cIlfityFLu
— Marty Bass WJZ (@MartyBassWJZ) January 10, 2019
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Meteorologist Tim Williams said we are in the "dead of winter" when normal temperatures are expected to be the lowest or coldest of the season.
We'll have more on the potential threat tonight.
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