ANNAPOLIS – Governor Larry Hogan today signed an Executive Order declaring a state of emergency in Maryland, beginning Friday, January 22 at 7 a.m., in anticipation of a potentially historic storm which could bring up to two feet of snow and blizzard-like conditions.
“Our state is taking every precaution – coordinating all available resources – to prepare to clear roads, manage incidents, and recover from this storm,” said Governor Hogan. “We urge all Marylanders to take action now to prepare, before this severe weather strikes, with the knowledge that our state will do everything it can to respond quickly, effectively and efficiently to this major storm event.”
The Hogan administration has asked state agencies, including the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), to make preparations for the incoming storms.
A blizzard Warning in effect from 6 PM Friday to 6 AM EST Sunday.
The National Weather Service in Baltimore Md/washington has issued a Blizzard Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM Friday to 6 AM EST Sunday. The Blizzard Watch is no longer in effect.
Hazard types: Heavy snow and wind with blowing and drifting snow Friday evening through Saturday night. Sleet may mix with the snow Friday night into Saturday morning east of Interstate 95, before changing back to all snow by Saturday afternoon.
Accumulations: snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches in the eastern suburbs of Baltimore, and 24 to 30 inches in the western suburbs. The City of Baltimore is expected to receive around 24 inches.
Timing: Heavy snow will develop Friday evening and continue through Saturday night. Conditions are expected to deteriorate Friday evening with the heaviest snow. Strongest winds, and potential life threatening conditions expected Friday night through Saturday.
Impacts: Heavy snow and blowing snow will cause dangerous conditions and will be a threat to life and property. Travel is expected to be severely limited if not impossible during the height of the storm Friday night and Saturday. Visibility will be reduced to near zero at times in Whiteout Conditions.
Winds: northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph, becoming north Saturday.
Temperatures: mid to upper 20s.
