Maryland weather: Nor’easter expected to bring rain, snow mix to Baltimore area
A “significant” winter storm is expected to pass through the mid-Atlantic states Monday and Tuesday before heading up to New England, bringing rain on Monday, followed by a wintry mix of precipitation Tuesday morning.
The powerful storm, known as a nor’easter, is anticipated to bring a patchy drizzle Monday afternoon, turning into between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service. The overnight rain could cause some minor flooding along the Interstate 95 corridor.
Little or no snow accumulation is expected as a blend of precipitation hits the Baltimore area on Tuesday morning. Any snow should wrap up around noon as temperatures rise to a high of about 46 degrees. A chance of rain is expected to last between noon and 2 p.m.
Heavy snow starting Monday night is most likely to hit northern areas of Pennsylvania and southern New York before traveling to New England, where half a foot to a foot of snow is forecast, according to the weather service.
Closer to Baltimore, areas of heavy rain can be predicted due to a lack of cold air traveling south from Canada — though the path of the storm is still unclear. Areas farther from the Chesapeake Bay are currently expected to get some snow accumulation Tuesday morning, with less than an inch expected in Westminster and less than a half inch in Columbia.
The remainder of the week after Tuesday is forecast to be dry until Saturday, when the weather service is predicting a chance of snow showers in Baltimore, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
