Harford County Weather: Heavy Snow, Ice In Forecast

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Parts of Harford County could see heavy snow on Wednesday, based on the forecast from the National Weather Service. Ice is also possible in some corners of the county.

Northwestern Harford County is under a winter storm warning from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 4 a.m. Thursday calling for 4 to 8 inches of snowfall.

Carroll County and northern Baltimore County are also under the winter storm warning, which states heavy snow is expected, with the highest accumulations near the Mason-Dixon Line. A glaze of ice is also possible.

From 10 a.m. to noon, snow is expected to spread across the region, before mixing with sleet and freezing rain Wednesday night.

Travel will be "very difficult," with snow causing hazards during the morning and evening commute, according to the winter storm warning. People should make a travel plan ahead of the winter weather.

Southeast Harford County is under a winter weather advisory for about 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet.

Weather officials expect snow from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday that will change to sleet and freezing rain mid-afternoon.

The winter weather advisory is effective from 10 a.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Thursday.

Drivers should slow down, expecting slippery roads and potentially hazardous conditions during the morning or evening commute.

Southeast Harford, Cecil, southern Baltimore, parts of Montgomery and Howard counties are under the advisory.

Here are the snowfall projections from the National Weather Service:

Officials advise pedestrians to watch their first few steps on sidewalks, driveways and stairs, which could be slippery.

Those who must travel should keep an extra flashlight, water and food in their vehicles in case of an emergency.

See the latest forecast from the National Weather Service.

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