There are multiple chances of light snow, ahead of bitter cold in Maryland
Our warming trend is coming to an end as colder and more active weather returns to Maryland, including multiple chances of snow.
Flurries light snow in Maryland tonight
A clipper system will pass to our south tonight, bringing flurries and scattered light snow to portions of the state.
Worst case scenario is that Baltimore metro receives a dusting of fresh snow. The best chance for a dusting of snow stretches from southern Anne Arundel County across the bay to the lower eastern shore. Most of this would be on grassy surfaces and car tops. Treated surfaces should remain just wet.
As always, if you head out and roads look wet Wednesday morning, still use extra caution just in case.
A few flurries and spotty light snow may linger into Wednesday across far southern Maryland, while sunshine returns to greater Baltimore. Temperatures peak between 33° and 37° in many areas of Wednesday afternoon.
More snow across the Baltimore metro on Friday
Following a quiet and cold Thursday, a powerful arctic cold front will approach Maryland Friday.
Much of the state has a chance of flurries and light snow between late morning and early evening. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has Friday tagged as a possible First Alert Weather Day. Snow could slow the evening commute and cause slick spots through evening plans.
Most computer models suggest that a coating to an inch of snow from this system. Temperatures on Friday will reach the low to mid-30s before 4 p.m. then plummet during the evening. Temperatures will drop well below freezing as winds increase after 11 p.m.
Blast of Arctic cold this weekend
The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has upgraded Saturday to a First Alert Weather Day for strong wind gusts and dangerously cold wind chill temperatures.
Winds on Saturday could gust 35 to 55 mph throughout the day; windiest on the bay and in the mountains. In addition to the strong winds, a bitter shot of arctic air will invade the area. Temperatures only reach the low to mid-20s during the afternoon... following an even colder morning. Winds chills will average -5° to 5° across the metro Saturday morning.
Dangerously cold wind-chills will continue through early Sunday morning. While still blustery, winds won't be as strong on Sunday. Temperatures peak in the upper teens and lower 20s on Sunday afternoon.
A few more snow flurries or snow showers are possible late Saturday into Sunday.