UPDATE: Heavy Snow, Winds, Power Outages Could Begin Tuesday
A snowstorm is heading toward Central Maryland and Baltimore County, and may hit Tuesday, and BGE is bringing in 500 extra workers.
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UPDATE (5:38 p.m.) A storm heading toward the Baltimore and D.C. Metro areas could dump one or more inches of heavy snow on Baltimore County, beginning overnight Tuesday.
A winter storm watch is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening, including in Maryland: from Frederick to Baltimore, and Westminster to Annapolis, according to the National Weather Service.
There might be "heavy wet snow, gusty winds, possible power outtages," it states.
Meteorologist Justin Berk says there could be up to 5 inches in some areas of Central Maryland.
Meanwhile, Baltimore Gas and Electric is bringing in 500 extra workers to help with any power outages that might occur, according to a news release Monday afternoon.
Wind gusts could get as strong as 50 mph, causing outages and even preventing the company's use of bucket trucks to make repairs right away, the release states.
The regional Foot's Forecast published Monday morning announced: "This.Is.Not.A.Drill."
What's coming Tuesday for Maryland, Virginia, the Potomac River Valley, southeast and central Pennsylvania could be "the snowstorm of the year, in a powder-filled last hurrah," bringing "difficult travel, school closures and flight cancelations," Foot's states.
While Foot's calls for snow Tuesday night through Thursday morning for the larger region, the National Weather Service forecast for Baltimore County and Metro area says snow is likely Tuesday through Wednesday night.
Within the county and city, there's an 80 percent chance of rain or snow to begin Tuesday night, mainly after midnight, the NWS forecast states. And there's a 90 percent chance of snow Wednesday, and 70 percent chance of snow Wednesday night.
Check the forecast for updates.
Keep it local
Keep track of how the weather progresses in Baltimore County by signing up for emergency updates on the county's website, Twitter and Facebook page.
"If the weather turns severe, frequent updates will be posted on Baltimore County Emergency Management's Twitter, @BACOEmergency," according to a news release Monday evening.
Track road conditions and operations on the BC Snowfighter website.
Read more from this week's weather beat:
Do you think we'll get 5 inches of snow, if any? What's YOUR forecast? Tell us in the comments.
Evets
6:55 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
Has the National Guard been mobilized yet?
carole G
12:44 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
maybe a few inches,that's not so bad,but then begone!!!!!!!
William Metzner, Sr.
7:20 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
Over-hyped!
Cheryl Parks-Weidley
8:46 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
Bread, milk, tp, books, brownies, lanterns and batteries, firewood...........must find bottled water..........we know the drill............
Tim
10:54 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
DOOM!
FIFA_archived
11:05 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
Snowblower, fuel, test ride, check. Oh, poop, MD vs UNC, now what?
Nosmo King
6:41 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
OMG, IT'S THE END OF THE WORLD!!!! I CAN'T BEAR IT! WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME?!!! OH, IT'S BECAUSE I AM A MARYLANDER AND A BALTIMORON AND I ENJOY ACTING LIKE A COMPLETE TWIT, THAT'S IT. We all need to get a real life in this area. I mean, get real, folks. Several inches is NOTHING.
Runymede
7:51 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
I am more concerned about the high winds than the snow itself.
Amanda Picciotto
8:39 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Family movie night(s) we will all be in the living room!!! Don't like the wind factor and big trees by my daughters room and my own
Janet Metzner
7:08 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Amanda, that sounds like a good idea, get away from those large trees.
Chuck Burton
10:29 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Ban Snowstorms!!!
Marty Warren
3:57 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Snowstorms cause death, BAN IT ;-)
mcgillicuddy
11:08 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
The weather folks are getting just like the politicians. They'll say anything to get mentioned in the news.
CP
2:03 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Snow is racist!
Sassy
4:10 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
This calls for some emergency red wine and popcorn!!!!
Cheryl Parks-Weidley
8:13 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Evets,
Okay, I picked up some wine. However, we had a little bit of some other "adult beverages" on hand. Cold weather causes such things to appear in the decanters annually. :)
Dennis Gilpin
10:21 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Because of the high wind probability there could be power outages. I heard BGE is bringing extra trucks in to be ready for any problems. Couldn't believe the Home Depots were having a run on snow blowers and snow shovels.Home Depot thought they would have to store them until next winter. Probably have them on Craigs list in the summer. I guess generators will be next if there is a big power outage. My generator is gassed up and chained to the house LOL
Sueb
1:43 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
I wonder how much money a meterologists in baltimore makes?
reyhfs
9:30 am on Friday, March 8, 2013
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