Maryland Weather: Snow, Icy Roads Possible On Tuesday

The Tuesday morning commute may be challenging for many Marylanders due to the possibility of snow, according to weather officials.

While there is only a 30 to 60 percent chance of snow, the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement to prepare drivers in the event of "extensive delays" and "dangerous traveling conditions" on Tuesday.

"If this threat does materialize during the Tuesday morning rush-hour, many roads could quickly turn icy. This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions, multiple accidents and extensive delays," the special weather statement said.

The statement applies to Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's counties as well as Baltimore City. The District of Columbia is also included.

Up to half an inch of snow may fall along Interstate 70 in north-central Maryland and also north and east of the Baltimore Beltway on Tuesday, according to weather officials.

People should give themselves extra time Tuesday if commuting and are encouraged to use public transportation. Additionally, the weather service advised workers to telecommute if possible on Tuesday.

Before then, those in Cecil County and on the Eastern Shore may have snow squalls headed their way Monday afternoon. Light snow showers may be punctuated by heavy bursts that limit visibility, according to the National Weather Service. Already by 2 p.m., there were multiple crashes reported because of snowy conditions on Interstate 83 in York, Pennsylvania, according to the York Daily Record. Weather officials said the snow squalls were moving east from Pennsylvania toward parts of eastern Maryland Monday afternoon.

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