Governor Wes Moore declared a State of Emergency Sunday afternoon as a powerful winter storm was forecast to impact Maryland from Sunday evening through Monday, February 23.
Officials warned that travel would be extremely hazardous, particularly in areas under blizzard warnings, and urged residents to avoid driving, monitor forecasts, and prepare for possible power outages. State offices will be closed Monday. A winter storm warning is in effect across much of Maryland, with rain expected to change to snow as temperatures fall. Blizzard conditions are forecast for parts of the Eastern Shore, where heavy snow and strong winds may cause whiteout conditions and severely limit visibility…