Possibly Hazardous Commute Prompts Alert For Baltimore County

BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD — Drivers could face slippery conditions during the Tuesday morning rush hour in parts of Maryland, including Baltimore County. A light wintry mix is possible, according to the forecast.

A glaze of ice or coating of snow could materialize for the morning rush, forecasters said, citing a 30 percent chance of light snow and freezing rain.

"This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions, multiple accidents, and extensive delays," the National Weather Service said in a special weather statement issued Monday. "Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel time, and consider using telework options."

A wintry mix of snow and freezing rain could arrive after 4 a.m. Tuesday. Freezing rain and sleet are possible before 8 a.m., followed by a chance of rain until 1 p.m., according to the Baltimore County forecast.

The special weather statement applies to Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Frederick County and Harford County.

Tuesday is not the only time there may be wintry weather this week.

Wednesday night there is a "slight winter storm threat," and Thursday presents an "enhanced winter storm threat" during the day and evening, according to a hazardous weather outlook from the National Weather Service. Forecasters said those could create "more significant travel impacts and more closures."

Here is the forecast for Towson from the National Weather Service:

See Also:

• 20.5 Inches Of Snow: MD Town-By-Town Snow Totals From Multi-Day Storm
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Here are snowfall projections for Tuesday to Thursday morning: