Update Issued For MD Winter Storm: See Latest Timing, Snow Totals

A winter storm warning remains in place across all of Maryland from Saturday night through Monday morning as forecasters predict several inches of snow and ice could blanket the Baltimore region. Maryland officials have declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm.

In a new storm forecast released Saturday morning, the National Weather Service said the Baltimore region will likely see less snowfall and ice than originally anticipated. Regardless, the storm will still have significant impacts across the state.

"A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic, which will lead to widespread significant snow beginning Saturday evening, with the potential for ice Sunday, especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95," National Weather Service forecasters wrote. "Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible."

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As of Saturday, a winter storm warning is in effect for the entire state from 11 p.m. Saturday until 4 a.m. Monday.

According to the National Weather Service, snow will likely spread across the Baltimore region Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible.

A mix of sleet or freezing rain is expected on Sunday. Significant icing is possible, especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times.

The National Weather Service said the region will likely see total snow and sleet accumulations between 7 and 14 inches, with the highest amounts in the far northern and western suburbs of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch are expected.

Travel will be hazardous to near impossible, and at times may be life-threatening, throughout the weekend, said state officials.

“Keeping our people safe is always our top priority, but local officials, law enforcement, and first responders cannot do it alone,” Gov. Wes Moore said Friday. “Do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary. Staying off the roads is essential to keeping routes clear for law enforcement, snow removal crews, and emergency responders so they can do their jobs without delay.”

Moore declared a state of emergency on Friday, which allows for Maryland agencies and resources to be on standby during and after the storm. Moore also said he had reached out to the President Donald Trump administration and requested a federal emergency declaration.

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"This winter storm has the potential to be remarkably dangerous, and it's not just going to impact Maryland," Moore said. "A storm of this size, of this magnitude, is one that needs to be taken very, very seriously."

In addition to snow and ice, a prolonged period of wind chills in the teens and single digits is expected to continue Saturday evening and last through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

Cold weather advisories were also issued across much of the area and are expected to expire at noon Saturday.

Here's a look at the detailed National Weather Service for the Baltimore area:

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. North wind 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Sunday: Snow and sleet before 1pm, then freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Northeast wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Sunday Night: Freezing rain and sleet, possibly mixed with snow before 1am, then a chance of freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of snow and sleet after 4am. Low around 20. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday: A chance of snow showers and sleet before 7am, then a chance of snow showers between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Northwest wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 23.