|| Closings/Delays | Weather Advisories | Radar | Forecast | Email Alerts | Send us your pics ||Follow: @ttasselWBAL | @AvaWBAL | @TonyPannWBAL | @TaylorWBAL | @wbaltv11BALTIMORE -- Several Baltimore-area school systems closed Friday as steady snow fell overnight. (Get the full list of closings and delays here.)RECAP -- Howard County residents spent much of Friday morning digging out, clearing cars and shoveling sidewalks after the second snowstorm in five days. Between 4 and 5 inches fell while most people were sleeping Thursday night, but road crews worked overnight.Most streets were clear down to wet pavement. For the most part, during business hours Friday, the roads have been great. U.S. Route 40 and St. Johns Lane in Ellicott City had normal levels of traffic moving at posted speeds with all lanes open by the afternoon. Road crews worked all night long and they got a big assist from the brine pre-treatment.Meanwhile, schoolkids throughout much of Maryland had the day off."I've been like really pumped. I love sledding and I snowboard, too," said Gabriella.Officials are concerned about wet surfaces refreezing, turning slick and icy overnight, in addition to the strong winds that could cause power lines and tree limbs weighted down by snow and ice to fall.SCHOOL SNOW DAYS: This week's two snowstorms are pushing back the end of the school year for Anne Arundel County students. Because of the weather-related closings, the last day for students will be June 23, a day later than originally planned. For teachers, June 23-24 will be their last days before summer break.BWI-MARSHALL FLIGHTS: The storm grounded a number of flights heading to and from Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport. Most of the canceled flights were those bound for New England, which saw significant snowfall.Other passengers experienced delays getting off the runway or arriving at the airport.All passengers are encouraged check their flight status with their airline before arriving at the airport.UPDATE - (12:40 p.m.) Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted: "After heavy snow again blanketed the region, we are able to report no significant road issues or other major impacts from overnight. I want to thank all of the crews, police and first responders who worked around the clock to keep people safe and keep the roads clear."Interstates and major routes are in good condition due to (Maryland State Highway Administration) crews proactively pre-treating roads, along with residual salt on the pavement from the last storm and clearing of roadways as soon as the snow began."While the storm has moved out of the state, current wind gusts, sun glare and freezing temperatures will continue to be a challenge. Marylanders can visit md511.org for travel updates."UPDATE - (11 a.m.) Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said that while the snow is over, officials remain concerned for strong winds and icy roads from refreezing.UPDATE - (9:10 a.m.) From Maryland State Police: From 10:30 p.m. Thursday to 8:30 a.m. Friday, troopers responded to 55 crashes and 67 disabled/unattended vehicles and answered 370 calls for service.Snow emergency plans remain in effect in Allegany, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick , Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Talbot and Washington counties, state police said.UPDATE - (7:50 a.m.) From Maryland State Police: The snow may have stopped, but there are still concerns over icy roads as crews work to clear them. From 10:30 p.m. Thursday to 6:30 a.m. Friday, troopers responded to 36 crashes and 59 disabled vehicles and answered 291 calls for service.UPDATE - (7:30 a.m.) Unofficial snow totals as of 7:30 a.m.Manchester: 5.2 inchesLong Green: 5 inchesColumbia: 4.5 inchesWoodlawn: 3.5 inchesBWI-Marshall: 3 inchesUPDATE - (6:45 a.m.) Baltimore City schools will now be closed on Friday due to inclement weather. The elementary and high school Virtual Learning Programs will remain open and report on time. Central office staff may work remotely. Essential employees to report on time to clear sidewalks.The National Weather Service's winter weather advisory was allowed to expire Friday morning. The storm quickly moved off the Mid-Atlantic coast Friday morning. The storm blanketed the area with around 2 to 4 inches of snow and is being followed by cold temperatures throughout the day topping out in the 20s. Heavy winds are expected and the wind chill will be in the teens.It will be mostly sunny for the rest of Friday, but quite cold. Wind gusts over 30 mph will push wind chills into the teens Friday afternoon and then single-digits Saturday morning.Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa on Thursday issued a code blue extreme cold alert to take effect Friday morning through Saturday morning. Code blue extreme cold alert are declared when temperatures, including wind chill, are expected to be 13 degrees or below or when other conditions are severe enough to present a substantial threat to the life or health of vulnerable Baltimore residents.Maryland highway crews prepared for snowstormPreparations were well underway Thursday at a Maryland State Highway Administration facility in Owings Mills. Crews have pretreated major roadways before filling trucks with salt to be on standby when the snow starts falling.| INTERACTIVE MAP: Track snow crews across MarylandSHA officials told 11 News that the roads were wet before the last storm earlier this week, which didn't allow crews to pre-treat, but this time is different."In the major regions here, we are ready to go as soon as it starts to precipitate outside," SHA spokesman Charlie Gischlar said.Crews are also ready in Western Maryland, where up to a foot of snow could fall. Local salting operations will be in full force overnight.As for lessons learned with the Interstate 95 situation in Northern Virginia, the SHA is taking extra precautions in areas known for tractor-trailer wipeouts."We've pre-deployed those heavy-duty wreckers in certain areas that we have a tractor-trailer that's become disabled. We're able to respond immediately and pull the tractor-trailer off to the shoulder or off the highway safely and get traffic moving again," Gischlar said.| RELATED: Motorists stranded for hours along I-95 after winter storm causes havocVideo below (Jan. 3): Traffic stuck on I-97 for hours due to snowWhat made more snow fall to the south in Monday's storm?Monday's snowstorm in Maryland was abnormal in that areas south of Baltimore got more snow. Usually, areas along the Pennsylvania line get more snow."It all comes down to the position where the storm center is, and for Washington-Baltimore metros in particular, the center of the storm of that low pressure system goes between Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia, has it traveling underneath us and up the coast -- that's the best set up for heavy snow in the Baltimore-Washington metros," said Christopher Strong, a meteorologist at the National Weather Services' Baltimore-Washington forecast office.So, Monday's storm hit just south of Cape Hatteras, which meant more snow south of Baltimore City.Marylanders are taking the forecast in stride.Elaine Baxter washed all the salt off her car from the last storm."I like the snow. It doesn’t bother me," she said.Parker Koppelman told 11 News he crashed in the last storm and had to get new tires."The funny thing is that these wheels I had to buy because I wrecked over a curb and bent one of my wheels, so now I should be better prepared for this one," Koppelman said.Others, like Thairen Greene, told 11 News they plan on just staying home."The pileup on 95 is horrible. Everyone is still trying to figure out what's going on with the schools. We still have COVID-19. There's so many things going on. Snow (is my) excuse to stay home. That's what I think," Greene said.Stay with 11 News and WBALTV.com and the WBAL-TV app for weather updates.
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BALTIMORE -- Several Baltimore-area school systems closed Friday as steady snow fell overnight. (Get the full list of closings and delays here.)
RECAP -- Howard County residents spent much of Friday morning digging out, clearing cars and shoveling sidewalks after the second snowstorm in five days. Between 4 and 5 inches fell while most people were sleeping Thursday night, but road crews worked overnight.
Most streets were clear down to wet pavement. For the most part, during business hours Friday, the roads have been great. U.S. Route 40 and St. Johns Lane in Ellicott City had normal levels of traffic moving at posted speeds with all lanes open by the afternoon. Road crews worked all night long and they got a big assist from the brine pre-treatment.
Meanwhile, schoolkids throughout much of Maryland had the day off.
"I've been like really pumped. I love sledding and I snowboard, too," said Gabriella.
Officials are concerned about wet surfaces refreezing, turning slick and icy overnight, in addition to the strong winds that could cause power lines and tree limbs weighted down by snow and ice to fall.
SCHOOL SNOW DAYS: This week's two snowstorms are pushing back the end of the school year for Anne Arundel County students. Because of the weather-related closings, the last day for students will be June 23, a day later than originally planned. For teachers, June 23-24 will be their last days before summer break.
BWI-MARSHALL FLIGHTS: The storm grounded a number of flights heading to and from Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport. Most of the canceled flights were those bound for New England, which saw significant snowfall.
Other passengers experienced delays getting off the runway or arriving at the airport.
All passengers are encouraged check their flight status with their airline before arriving at the airport.
UPDATE - (12:40 p.m.) Gov. Larry Hogan tweeted: "After heavy snow again blanketed the region, we are able to report no significant road issues or other major impacts from overnight. I want to thank all of the crews, police and first responders who worked around the clock to keep people safe and keep the roads clear.
"Interstates and major routes are in good condition due to (Maryland State Highway Administration) crews proactively pre-treating roads, along with residual salt on the pavement from the last storm and clearing of roadways as soon as the snow began.
"While the storm has moved out of the state, current wind gusts, sun glare and freezing temperatures will continue to be a challenge. Marylanders can visit md511.org for travel updates."
UPDATE - (11 a.m.) Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said that while the snow is over, officials remain concerned for strong winds and icy roads from refreezing.
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UPDATE - (9:10 a.m.) From Maryland State Police: From 10:30 p.m. Thursday to 8:30 a.m. Friday, troopers responded to 55 crashes and 67 disabled/unattended vehicles and answered 370 calls for service.
Snow emergency plans remain in effect in Allegany, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick , Garrett, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne's, St. Mary's, Talbot and Washington counties, state police said.
UPDATE - (7:50 a.m.) From Maryland State Police: The snow may have stopped, but there are still concerns over icy roads as crews work to clear them. From 10:30 p.m. Thursday to 6:30 a.m. Friday, troopers responded to 36 crashes and 59 disabled vehicles and answered 291 calls for service.
UPDATE - (7:30 a.m.) Unofficial snow totals as of 7:30 a.m.
- Manchester: 5.2 inches
- Long Green: 5 inches
- Columbia: 4.5 inches
- Woodlawn: 3.5 inches
- BWI-Marshall: 3 inches
UPDATE - (6:45 a.m.) Baltimore City schools will now be closed on Friday due to inclement weather. The elementary and high school Virtual Learning Programs will remain open and report on time. Central office staff may work remotely. Essential employees to report on time to clear sidewalks.
The National Weather Service's winter weather advisory was allowed to expire Friday morning. The storm quickly moved off the Mid-Atlantic coast Friday morning. The storm blanketed the area with around 2 to 4 inches of snow and is being followed by cold temperatures throughout the day topping out in the 20s. Heavy winds are expected and the wind chill will be in the teens.
It will be mostly sunny for the rest of Friday, but quite cold. Wind gusts over 30 mph will push wind chills into the teens Friday afternoon and then single-digits Saturday morning.
Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa on Thursday issued a code blue extreme cold alert to take effect Friday morning through Saturday morning. Code blue extreme cold alert are declared when temperatures, including wind chill, are expected to be 13 degrees or below or when other conditions are severe enough to present a substantial threat to the life or health of vulnerable Baltimore residents.
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@MDSHA is preparing for snow tonight and into tomorrow morning. 2-5 inches expected around the state…more in the mountains. #wbal pic.twitter.com/3DqT2OGFOH
— Lowell Melser (@MelserWX) January 6, 2022
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Tonight's snow coming from a "Miller Type B" storm; low approaches from the SW then jumps to the coast, producing two snowfall maxima. One west of B'more with the original low, 2nd east with the coastal low. You Eastern Shore folks might get some bonus accumulations...stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/oKJiobwDwR
— Tom Tasselmyer (@ttasselWBAL) January 6, 2022
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Winter storm update...
— Tom Tasselmyer (@ttasselWBAL) January 5, 2022
- Still looks like 2-4" for central and eastern MD.
- Timing looks faster...Thu 8pm to Fri 8am
- Clearing, windy, cold Fri pm.#mdwx #snow pic.twitter.com/EyXItry9YL
Maryland highway crews prepared for snowstorm
Preparations were well underway Thursday at a Maryland State Highway Administration facility in Owings Mills. Crews have pretreated major roadways before filling trucks with salt to be on standby when the snow starts falling.
| INTERACTIVE MAP: Track snow crews across Maryland
SHA officials told 11 News that the roads were wet before the last storm earlier this week, which didn't allow crews to pre-treat, but this time is different.
"In the major regions here, we are ready to go as soon as it starts to precipitate outside," SHA spokesman Charlie Gischlar said.
Crews are also ready in Western Maryland, where up to a foot of snow could fall. Local salting operations will be in full force overnight.
As for lessons learned with the Interstate 95 situation in Northern Virginia, the SHA is taking extra precautions in areas known for tractor-trailer wipeouts.
"We've pre-deployed those heavy-duty wreckers in certain areas that we have a tractor-trailer that's become disabled. We're able to respond immediately and pull the tractor-trailer off to the shoulder or off the highway safely and get traffic moving again," Gischlar said.
| RELATED: Motorists stranded for hours along I-95 after winter storm causes havoc
Video below (Jan. 3): Traffic stuck on I-97 for hours due to snow
What made more snow fall to the south in Monday's storm?
Monday's snowstorm in Maryland was abnormal in that areas south of Baltimore got more snow. Usually, areas along the Pennsylvania line get more snow.
"It all comes down to the position where the storm center is, and for Washington-Baltimore metros in particular, the center of the storm of that low pressure system goes between Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and Norfolk, Virginia, has it traveling underneath us and up the coast -- that's the best set up for heavy snow in the Baltimore-Washington metros," said Christopher Strong, a meteorologist at the National Weather Services' Baltimore-Washington forecast office.
So, Monday's storm hit just south of Cape Hatteras, which meant more snow south of Baltimore City.
Marylanders are taking the forecast in stride.
Elaine Baxter washed all the salt off her car from the last storm.
"I like the snow. It doesn’t bother me," she said.
Parker Koppelman told 11 News he crashed in the last storm and had to get new tires.
"The funny thing is that these wheels I had to buy because I wrecked over a curb and bent one of my wheels, so now I should be better prepared for this one," Koppelman said.
Others, like Thairen Greene, told 11 News they plan on just staying home.
"The pileup on 95 is horrible. Everyone is still trying to figure out what's going on with the schools. We still have COVID-19. There's so many things going on. Snow (is my) excuse to stay home. That's what I think," Greene said.
Stay with 11 News and WBALTV.com and the WBAL-TV app for weather updates.
