(Monday 6:00 p.m.) Suburban school districts in the Baltimore region announced a second day of no classes due to the first snowstorm of the season, which dumped mutiple inches of snow.

Baltimore, Anne Arundel, Howard, and Harford County schools will all be closed Tuesday for a second straight day. More snow is in the forecast Monday night, and temperatures will dip into the teens by Tuesday morning.

A winter weather advisory from the National Weather Service remains in effect until 1:00 a.m. Tuesday. Snowfall totals from Monday morning shows four and half inches fell in southwest Baltimore, the most in the city. Areas to the south of Baltimore saw more, including the city of Annapolis, which received seven inches of snow. Areas to the north of Baltimore saw lower accumulations.

Snow crews spent Monday clearing streets, with main roads being the priority followed by feeder and side streets. Appearing on WYPR’s Midday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott urged patience when it comes to clearing side streets. “We just ask people to put those 311 requests, and they will get to you," Scott told host Tom Hall. "We just need you to be a little patient, that’s all.”

(Monday 7:30 a.m.) All Maryland state government offices are closed Monday after Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency because of the snowstorm that hit the region.

The National Weather Service in Baltimore is forecasting anywhere from four to ten inches of snow to fall in the Baltimore region, and Governor Moore urged Marylanders to stay off the roads and warned that public transportation will be affected by the snow.

Amtrak and MARC train service in the state is suspended for the day, and many MTA local and commuter bus routes are also not operating.

Flights are being delayed and cancelled at BWI-Marshall Airport, where officials say travelers should check with their airline before departing for the airport. As of 7:30 Monday morning, BGE was reporting less than 15 power outages affecting around 250 customers.

(Sunday 10:00 p.m.) Schools across the Baltimore region and the state of Maryland will be closed Monday as the first major winter storm of the season bears down on the area.

The National Weather Service is forecasting four to eight inches of snow to fall on the Baltimore metro area, with the possibility of up to 11 inches in certain spots.

The heaviest snowfall is expected after midnight through the mid-morning on Monday, with one to three inches of snow per hour possible.

Snow will then taper off in the afternoon, but more is expected late Monday before ceasing.

Drivers are urged to stay off roads Monday, as they are expected to be hazardous from the conditions. Crews spent the weekend pre-treating roads, and will give priority to clearing main roads once snow starts falling, followed by roads that feed main ones and then side streets. Officials in Baltimore County say that typically takes up to 24 hours when snowfall is six inches or less, and at least two days if snowfall is more.

“If they absolutely must be out (Monday), we ask that residents make sure their cars are filled with gas, that they are diligent in terms of their surroundings, and if you happen to see our trucks on the road, that you stay a good distance behind our trucks," said acting Baltimore County executive D'Andrea Walker. She'll be keeping her title an extra day, as the Baltimore County Council postponed its meeting until Tuesday due to the snow to pick a permanent replacement for former executive Johnny Olszewski Jr., who resigned Friday to take a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Most Maryland Transit Administration commuter and local buses will not run Monday, and MARC train service is suspended for the day. The Charm City Circulator will start service at 10 a.m., and the Harbor Connector will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Residents in Federal Hill, Harbor East, Fells Point, Little Italy, and Perkins Homes will be able to park for free in city-owned garages in their neighborhoods until 7 a.m. Tuesday.

They will have to show proof of residency when entering the garage to be able to park.

The garages they can park at are:

• Little Italy Parking Garage
  400 S. Central Avenue
  Baltimore, Maryland 21202

• West Street Garage
  40 E. West Street
  Baltimore, Maryland 21230

• Caroline Street Garage
  805 S. Caroline Street
  Baltimore, Maryland 21231

• Fleet & Eden Garage
  501 S. Eden Street
  Baltimore, MD 21205

An earlier version of this story is posted below

(Friday 4:30 p.m.) Schools across the Baltimore region are closing early Friday in anticipation of a coming winter storm.

Public schools in Baltimore, Frederick, and Carroll Counties are closing two hours early, while Howard County schools are closing ninety minutes early.

Baltimore City and Harford County both canceled all after-school activities.

The National Weather Service predicts most of Maryland will see some snow Friday afternoon, as a winter weather advisory for the Baltimore region is in effect until 7pm. Baltimore City and County are likely to get up to an inch starting around 1 p.m., while some parts of Carroll County could see one to two inches.

Meteorologist Cody Ledbetter with the National Weather Service says the heaviest snowfall for the Baltimore metro area is likely to occur between three PM and six PM, as drivers are coming home from work. “These bands of snow that are moving through the area could be very intense and really reduce visibility and even potentially accumulate on the road if it's coming down fast enough,” Ledbetter told WYPR news. “So just use extra caution. Allow extra time getting home this afternoon, evening, just you know, don't venture out if you feel unsafe.”

Baltimore City is preparing for a wintry weekend by opening warming centers and pre-treating bridges, ramps, and overpasses that will likely be among the first places to freeze.

Mayor Brandon Scott urged residents to stay off the roads Friday night and again on Sunday, when the region is likely to see more winter weather.

“Do whatever you can do to stay off the roads once the snow gets started, shovel and salt the areas outside of your homes and your business. If you own [a car], do not park in emergency snow zones and check on your neighbors, particularly your elderly or sick neighbors and family members,” said Scott.

The National Weather Service is predicting between two to five inches of snow Sunday night going into Monday morning for the Baltimore region.

City officials say they have over 250 pieces of equipment ready for snow plowing and removal, plus an additional 400 pieces of equipment through contractors.

“I know we have not had a lot of snow in the past few years, so we're just asking all of our residents, please take this storm seriously,” said Joey Henderson, Director of the Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management. “As the mayor stated, if you don't need to go out, stay off the roads. Allow our crews to do their work, to get our roads open so we can continue business on Tuesday.”

The city will be under a Code Blue alert for freezing temperatures from Saturday through Tuesday and warming centers will open Saturday for Baltimoreans without their own access to heated shelter.

Coverage from our partner The Baltimore Banner.
National Weather Service for Baltimore