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Maryland declares a state of emergency
As a powerful winter storm from February 22 to 24, 2026, swept across the Northeast, Maryland moved quickly to prepare. Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm’s arrival, citing forecasts of heavy snow, strong winds, and dangerous travel conditions.
The system was part of the broader February 2026 blizzard, during which the National Weather Service issued blizzard warnings across parts of the Eastern Shore, resulting in significant impacts statewide.
Officials warned residents to limit travel and prepare for potential power outages and prolonged cold.
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Blizzard warnings and forecast threats
The Eastern Shore faced the most serious alerts, including blizzard warnings, with forecasts calling for around 12 inches or more of snow and wind gusts exceeding 40 mph…