Frederick, MD – Scattered snow flurries are showing up on radar across central Maryland Thursday morning, potentially affecting visibility along Interstate 70 and Interstate 270.
According to the US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington, weak radar returns began appearing around 9:50 a.m., indicating light snow flurries falling from a thick cloud deck stretching across much of the region.
Meteorologists said the flurries are light and scattered, with no measurable accumulation expected. However, brief visibility reductions are possible, particularly along elevated roadways and open stretches of I-70, I-270, and U.S. Route 15 near Frederick.
The cloud cover is expected to persist through much of the day, limiting sunshine and helping keep temperatures cooler than average for mid-February. No winter weather advisories have been issued at this time.
Commuters traveling late Thursday morning and early afternoon may notice occasional light snow showers or flurries, though road surfaces are expected to remain primarily wet rather than snow-covered.
The weather pattern reflects lingering moisture trapped beneath a broad cloud layer across Maryland, northern Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. Similar radar returns have been observed near Baltimore, Winchester, and Hagerstown.
While impacts are minimal, fluctuating temperatures and cloud cover may keep conditions feeling colder throughout the day, particularly for students and outdoor workers.
Drivers are encouraged to remain alert for brief reductions in visibility, especially on higher-speed roadways.
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