Maryland Weather: Winter Storm Alerts In Effect Sunday
BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for northern Baltimore and northwest Harford counties from 2 p.m. Sunday through 4 a.m. Monday morning.
Heavy snow is possible Sunday during the day and extending into Sunday night.
TIMELINE: More Snow Is Heading To The Region Sunday Into Monday
Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches or more are possible, making travel very difficult.
Winter weather is in store Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning! #WinterStorm Warning for northern #Maryland with 4 to 6 inches of snow expected. #Winter Weather Advisory for #Baltimore where 1 to 3 inches of snow and sleet is expected. #MDWX #WJZ pic.twitter.com/qxokYOf1H3
— Meg McNamara (@MegWJZ) March 2, 2019
Meg McNamara says the slow-moving nature of this storm will cause accumulation to build in the affected areas.
Temperatures will be at or above freezing during the duration of the storm causing heavy wet snow to fall.
A Winter Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
There is also a Winter Storm Watch in effect for western Maryland from Sunday afternoon to early Monday morning.
WJZ's Weather Team is tracking the storm.
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