Flurries, freezing drizzle continues Friday night in Baltimore area, arctic cold returns next week
The first widespread snowfall of the season occurred across much of Maryland Friday morning and early afternoon. While totals were light, the event marks the first time that snow accumulated at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport and many communities this season.
Snow season has begun in central Maryland, Baltimore
A storm system passed by our south, bringing a band of light accumulating snow to central and southern Maryland. Snow was heaviest south and southwest of Baltimore.
There was a widespread coating of snow along and south of the I-70 corridor. Baltimore measured less than an inch of snow. Much of Anne Arundel County saw around an inch of snow. A few communities in southwestern Anne Arundel County, into Calvert County recorded up to two inches of snow. More than two inches of snow was measured in Charles County. Generally, snowfall totals average around an inch on the middle and lower eastern shore.
Flurries, a few light snow showers and freezing drizzle are expected through the evening as temperatures remain steady in the mid to upper 20s. No additional significant snow accumulation is expected. But, another dusting cannot be ruled out. Untreated surfaces will be slippery through Saturday morning, with temperatures well below freezing.
Drier this weekend, more arctic cold next week in Maryland
Icy spots are possible through mid-morning on Saturday, especially on untreated surfaces. Be careful using stairs, sidewalks and decks. Even a very thin glaze of ice can make it slick.
Temperatures re-bound into the 40s on Saturday afternoon, with more sunshine. A similar setup is expected on Sunday. Plan on temperatures in the 40s through the Ravens game. A breeze will make it feel chillier, under a mix of sun and clouds. A few rain or snow showers are possible Sunday evening, ahead of much colder weather. No accumulation is expected.
Temperatures will struggle to warm past freezing in some communities Monday and Tuesday afternoons. A cold and unsettled weather pattern continues for several more days.