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Final Projected Snow and Ice Totals For Maryland and Virginia – The MoCo Show

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1 month ago

January 24, 2026

Final Projected Snow and Ice Totals For Maryland and Virginia – The MoCo Show

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued its final forecast ahead of the incoming winter storm, and projected snowfall totals remain largely unchanged across the DC metro region.

The NWS has most of the immediate DC metro area in the 9 to 10 inch range. Areas south of Washington are forecast to see slightly lower totals around 7 to 8 inches, while locations north of Montgomery County could receive 11 to 12 inches of snow.

The National Weather Service high-end snowfall map, representing a 10 percent chance of higher totals, places much of the region in the 10 to 13 inch range. On the low-end map, which reflects a 10 percent chance of lower totals, snowfall amounts fall closer to 3 to 5 inches across the area. Most local television stations are currently calling for a general 6 to 10 inch snowfall for the core DC metro.

Ice accumulation will also play a role, particularly closer to Washington. Forecasts show around one tenth of an inch of ice possible near the immediate DC metro, with lesser amounts farther north where colder air is expected to keep precipitation in the form of snow for a longer period of time. On the high-end ice map, which represents a 10 percent chance of higher impacts, the DC metro area could see up to a quarter inch of ice. On the low-end ice map, also a 10 percent scenario, most of the region would see little to no ice accumulation.

Snow is expected to transition to sleet during the morning hours. The timing of that changeover remains critical. An earlier transition would limit snowfall totals, while a later change would allow for higher accumulations. Freezing rain is possible after the sleet, increasing the risk for hazardous travel and power disruptions.

Regardless of final totals, impacts are expected to be significant across much of the region and will likely extend into Monday. Extremely cold temperatures following the storm will slow cleanup efforts and could prolong disruptions, particularly for schools, if higher snowfall or ice amounts are realized.

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SUN: Dozens of vehicles moved to planned Maryland ICE facility; advocates concerned

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8 hours ago

March 2, 2026

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SUN: Dozens of vehicles moved to planned Maryland ICE facility; advocates concerned

Advocacy groups are raising concerns over a warehouse in Washington County that is slated to become an Immigration and Customs Enforcement processing facility after dozens of black SUVs were moved to the warehouse’s parking lot on Sunday.

“When federal enforcement vehicles begin lining the warehouse lot, it sends a clear message about what’s taking shape in our community,” said the organizer of Hagerstown Rapid Response, Claire Connor. “We refuse to let ICE quietly plant roots in Washington County without transparency, accountability and community consent.”

The 825,620-square-foot warehouse is located at 16220 Wright Road in Williamsport. Access to the facility was blocked by orange traffic barriers and signs outlining regulations and “governing conduct on federal property” with the Department of Homeland Security emblem at the top of the page.

In late January, Washington County issued a news release stating that on Jan. 14, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to the county’s historic district commission and department of planning and zoning regarding the property.

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Howard County police investigate fatal officer-involved shooting in Columbia

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20 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Howard County police investigate fatal officer-involved shooting in Columbia

COLUMBIA, Md. (WBFF) — An adult man was killed in a police-involved shooting in Columbia early Sunday, prompting an investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division.

Howard County police said officers were called on March 1, at about 12:09 a.m., to an apartment building in the 6400 block of Freetown Road for a report that involved an adult male threatening to harm himself.

According to police, at about 12:22 a.m., officers encountered the man outside the building. The man approached officers while holding a knife and ignored commands to drop the weapon, police said. Officers then shot the man.

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Officers attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officersrecovered a knife near the man.

No officers were injured, and the officers were equipped with body-worn cameras.

The Independent Investigations Division is investigating.

Anyone with information about this incident, including cell phone or private surveillance video, is asked to contact the IID at (410) 576–7070 or by email atIID@oag.maryland.gov.

The IID willgenerally releasethe name of the decedent and any involved officers within two business days of the incident, although that period may be extended, if necessary,pursuant toIID protocol.

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TheIID willgenerally releasebody-worn camera footage within 20 business days of an incident. There may be situations where more than 20 days is necessary, including if investigators need more time to complete witness interviews, if there are technical delays caused by the need to shield the identities of civilian witnesses, or to allow family members to view the video before it is released to the public.

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