The outlook for accumulation is 1 to 4 inches for most of Central Maryland, which is, of course, subject to change based on refined storm track. Areas of higher elevation, particularly in northern Carroll County, for example, could see even more snow.
Tuesday’s snow totals were mostly around 4 to 5 inches on the higher end, with an average of about 2 to 3 inches elsewhere.
THEN, on Saturday afternoon for the Ravens playoffs game, it’s another Impact Weather Day for temperatures in the 20s coupled with winds 15-20 mph, gusting higher. Wind chill temperatures (what it will feel like) will be around 10 degrees.
Alert Days vs. Impact Days:
An Impact Day is when weather will likely disrupt your normal daily schedule or routine.
- An Alert Day is when there’s a threat of extreme, severe and possibly life-threatening weather.
Potential power outages:
Baltimore Gas and Electric has scheduled 100 additional contractor crews to ensure resources are available for the duration of the predicted weather. Customers are encouraged to prepare ahead of time, and to report outages if they occur.
Storm conditions could cause outages by knocking down tree limbs onto power lines and other electric delivery equipment. BGE asks all customers to report their outage in any of the following ways:
- Online, at BGE.com
- BGE’s free mobile app, available at the Apple Store or Google Play
- Text message, to 69243
- Phone, by calling 877-778-2222
The latest outage information, including total number and general locations, is available on the BGE.com outage map.
As a reminder, fallen overhead power lines should never be approached or touched even if the lines do not appear to be live or sparking. Call BGE at 877-778-2222 to report fallen electrical lines, power outages and gas odors.
Source: WBAL