2 Chances For Snow Accumulation This Weekend In MD: Forecasters

Two winter storm fronts will bring separate chances for accumulating snow to the greater Baltimore area this weekend, according to forecasters.

While the overall likelihood of significant accumulation is low, there is a possibility of some depending on the track of the storms.

The first front will arrive overnight Friday into the early morning hours of Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The greatest chance of snow for the Baltimore area will be during the overnight hours, with scattered snow showers possible on Saturday morning before switching to rain through early afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service, forecasted temperatures combined with dry air will likely limit snow accumulations to a dusting in most areas, if any accumulation occurs at all.

The most likely locations to see around an inch of snow or more are along Parr's Ridge to the Maryland/Pennsylvania border, and from the Catoctins to around the Hagerstown area.

A second front will arrive from the coast on early Sunday morning before moving north Sunday night into Monday morning.

“The storm is expected to move quickly up the East Coast," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Dan Pydynowski said in the agency's latest forecast. "Its exact track will determine how far north snow spreads and whether coastal communities see accumulations or just a brief burst of snow."

The greatest chance of snow for the Baltimore area will be during the day on Sunday, forecasters said. Areas to the southeast of Interstate 95 are more likely to see additional accumulation.

Regardless of final accumulation, even brief periods of snow could create slick roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses, leading to travel delays.

Temperatures are expected to plummet to 24 degrees overnight Sunday with wind chills as cold as 0. The cold will persist into Monday night with possible wind chills near -10 degrees.

Any accumulation near Interstate 95 cities could also disrupt commuting and airport operations at the start of the new week.

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

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Friday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 1am and 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday: Scattered snow showers before 10am, then scattered rain showers between 10am and 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 1am, mixing with snow after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 32. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 25.