Baltimore, Maryland – Maryland residents are being urged to stay weather-aware as a prolonged stretch of cold temperatures keeps the risk for additional snowstorms elevated through mid-February, following a massive winter system that recently disrupted travel and daily life across much of the eastern United States.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, temperatures across Maryland are expected to remain below normal for an extended period, allowing cold air to stay firmly in place. With that setup, any storm system tracking across the Mid-Atlantic would likely bring snow, and longer-range outlooks point to an active pattern capable of producing heavy snowfall.
The renewed concern follows Winter Storm Fern, a sprawling system that swept from Texas to Maine and impacted more than two dozen states. Fern delivered widespread snow across Maryland, with heavier accumulations reported in western counties and along the I-70 and I-68 corridors. Travel conditions deteriorated rapidly on Interstates 95, 83, and the Capital Beltway, while school delays, flight disruptions, and scattered power outages were reported as the storm moved through.
As cold conditions linger, communities from Baltimore and Annapolis to Frederick, Hagerstown, and the Eastern Shore could face renewed disruptions if similarly strong systems develop. Maryland Department of Transportation officials warn that repeated snow events can quickly degrade road conditions, especially during overnight and early morning hours when temperatures remain below freezing.
Emergency management officials are encouraging residents to prepare now by checking heating systems, charging devices, and keeping winter emergency kits stocked at home and in vehicles. While the exact timing of future storms remains uncertain, forecasters say the broader pattern supports continued winter impacts. Additional advisories and alerts may be issued as confidence increases, with cold and snow likely remaining a persistent concern across Maryland through mid-February.
