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Maryland Weather Forecast: Timeline for Storm, Snowfall Amounts
It's been a mild March in Maryland — until this week. Some areas are expected to get up to 10 inches of snow Monday and Tuesday.
SILVER SPRING, MD — Bring out your winter hats, gloves and snow shovels: It's going to be a snowy week, Patchers. After a mild February and so far March, Maryland will be hit with around 10 inches north of DC, and as little as two to three inches of snow in the southeast.
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow in effect for Price George's, Montgomery and Anne Arundel County from 7 p.m. Monday to 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The District of Columbia and parts of Virginia are also under the winter storm watch, which runs from 7 p.m. on Monday, March 13, to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14.
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These areas are expected to get 6-10 inches. There's potential for five or more inches of snow within 12 hours Monday night, The National Weather Service says.
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The snow will continue into Tuesday afternoon. Metro officials announced paratransit service will be suspended at 4 p.m. Monday and all day Tuesday as the nor-easter brings one last winter blast to the region.
The snow will create difficult travel conditions and pay cause scattered power outages. Residents are encouraged to only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Important Maryland Numbers include:
PECO: 1-877-737-2662
Baltimore Gas and Electric (BG&E): 1-877-778-2222 or 1-800-685-0123
First Energy/Potomac Edison: 1-888-544-4977
SMECO: 1-877-747-6326 or 1-888-440-3311
Washington Gas: 1-800-752-7520
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission: 1-800-828-4002
This week highs will be in the mid 30s and lows will be in the 20s. Friday will be slightly warmer with a high near 41.
The storm is predicted to be especially severe from New York City to Boston, The Washington Post says. More than 50 million people are in in an area with winter storm watches and/or warnings.
Here's the latest from the National Weather Service:
Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Snow, mainly after 9pm. Low around 30. Northeast wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday: Snow before 3pm, then a chance of snow showers after 3pm. High near 37. North wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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