'Significant Travel Disruptions' Possible In Maryland Monday

MARYLAND — Due to potentially icy roads Monday morning, the National Weather Service issued a special weather statement Sunday alerting commuters. People should plan ahead and give themselves extra time.

"If commuting Monday morning, be aware of the POSSIBILITY of significant travel disruptions," the National Weather Service said in a statement.

During the Monday morning rush, forecasters say 1 to 3 inches of snow may fall in parts of northern and central Maryland.

"The area at highest risk of snow arriving before rush hour ends is west of Interstate 95," according to the National Weather Service's statement. "Many roads could quickly turn icy. This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions, multiple accidents and extensive delays."

The special weather statement applies to Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Cecil, Charles, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Prince George's counties as well as D.C. and parts of the Fredericksburg metro area in Virginia.

"Plan ahead by allowing for extra travel time, and consider using public transportation and telework options," weather officials advised.

Baltimore, Carroll, Frederick, Harford, Howard, Montgomery and Washington counties are under a winter weather advisory calling for 1 to 3 inches of snow from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday. Rain is expected as temperatures rise above freezing Monday afternoon, according to authorities.

Here is a briefing for Monday, Feb. 22, from the National Weather Service:

Winter Weather Advisories have been expanded to areas along/west of I-95 until early this afternoon. A wintry mix is expected to continue, before changing to all rain this afternoon. This may lead to a few slick spots on lesser treated roadways. pic.twitter.com/tHUIUjN1KL

Here is the forecast for Baltimore this week:

See the latest forecasts for the region from the National Weather Service.