MARYLAND — Maryland could be facing more than just another snowfall this weekend — the next winter storm threatens to upend school schedules statewide as heavy snow continues to pile up and communities dig out from earlier storms.
Forecasters are closely watching a powerful coastal system expected to impact Maryland Sunday afternoon through Monday morning, with accumulating snow that could make travel hazardous and force school closures or delays across numerous counties.
Major Winter Storm Warning in Effect
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for large swaths of Maryland, including Carroll, Northern Baltimore, Cecil, Southern Baltimore, Anne Arundel, St. Mary’s, Calvert, Northwest Howard, Central and Southeast Howard, Northwest Harford, and Southeast Harford counties, from 3 p.m. Sunday through 10 a.m. Monday.
Meteorologists predict 4–8 inches of snow, with locally higher amounts near 12 inches possible across northeast Maryland, and gusty winds up to 35 mph that could blow snow and reduce visibility. This type of snowfall typically leads to slick roads and hazardous travel, especially on bridges and overpasses.
School Closures Likely Across Maryland
With snow expected to begin Sunday afternoon and continue overnight into Monday, school districts are already preparing for potential multi-day closures next week. The combination of heavy snow, reduced visibility, and cold, icy conditions on untreated roads Monday morning could lead superintendents across Maryland to cancel classes, delay openings, or dismiss early depending on storm severity and how quickly roads can be cleared…