Nor'easter Impacts In MD: Here's What We Can Expect From This Storm

A rapidly intensifying coastal storm isn't likely to bring any significant snowfall to Maryland this weekend; however, it could disrupt some travel plans as bitterly cold temperatures continue to maintain a tight grip on the Baltimore region.

This weekend's storm is expected to take shape on Friday, then evolve into a nor'easter along the Atlantic Coast into Saturday, according to forecasters.

The most significant snowfall is predicted for the Carolinas, the southern Appalachians and parts of southern Virginia, where more than 8 inches of snow could fall, the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center said Friday.

Right now, the storm will likely stay to the south and east of Maryland. The Baltimore region will probably see a dusting of snow at most on Saturday, but up to a half-inch or so could fall in southern part of the state, according to The Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang.

Additionally, a winter storm watch is in effect for parts of Maryland's Eastern Shore, where blizzard conditions could make conditions hazardous at times. According to the National Weather Service, between 2 and 5 inches of snow is possible and winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

The storm will also bring strong winds to the rest of the state on Saturday and Sunday, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph at times on Sunday.

Marylanders with weekend travel plans should keep an eye on the forecast and expect major disruptions to the south of the state, according to NBC Washington meteorologists.

"I-95 and I-85 from southern Virginia to South Carolina, I-81 in southwest Virginia and east Tennessee and I-40 from eastern North Carolina to Nashville will all be snow-covered," NBC Washington forecasters said. "Airports from Charlotte Douglas to Raleigh to Greenville-Spartanburg to Asheville to Norfolk will all have widespread cancellations and delays."

Meanwhile, bitterly cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills are expected to linger through the weekend as an Arctic blast of air sweeps in behind the storm, forecasters said.

A cold weather advisory is in effect for the Baltimore region until 10 a.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service said. Very cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero are expected, which could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

By Monday, temperatures could finally climb above freezing with highs aiming for the mid-30s.

Here's a look at the detailed National Weather Service forecast for the region:

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Wind chill values as low as -6. Northwest wind around 7 mph.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Wind chill values as low as -6. North wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Blustery, with a northwest wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.