Centreville, Maryland – Travel across Queen Anne’s County could become impossible before midday as a blizzard drops up to 18 inches of snow and pushes wind gusts to 40 mph through 6 p.m. Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Blizzard Warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Sunday through 6 p.m. Monday. Snow will intensify this afternoon, with the heaviest bands arriving tonight. Forecasters warn snowfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour, while gusty winds create widespread blowing snow and near-zero visibility.
Key routes including U.S. 50 across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge corridor, Route 301 and Route 213 are expected to deteriorate rapidly, especially on exposed stretches and bridges. Conditions will likely worsen ahead of the Monday morning commute and remain dangerous into the evening drive. Even plowed roads may quickly become snow covered again due to drifting.
Wind-driven snow could snap tree limbs and cause isolated power outages in Centreville and surrounding communities. Emergency officials urge residents to avoid non-essential travel, charge electronic devices and prepare for extended time indoors. If travel is unavoidable, carry a winter survival kit and check road conditions by dialing 511.
Snow will taper during the day Monday, but gusty winds will continue to reduce visibility and drift snow into roadways. Additional advisories may follow as the storm exits late Monday.
