Get your grocery store trips and other errands finished today, because when you wake up Monday, everything will be blanketed in snow.

For days forecasters have been eyeing a weather system to Maryland’s west with the potential to bring widespread, heavy snow to the region. Well, it seems to be happening.

The National Weather Service has placed the entire state under a winter storm warning — most of the Baltimore metro is forecast to see anywhere from 4-10 inches of snow.

Snow totals will depend on the storm’s track, Cody Ledbetter, a meteorologist with the local NWS office, said.

“If it shifts north or south it could be significantly different,” Ledbetter said, adding that snowfall of some kind is guaranteed across the region.

Snowfall should start between 10 p.m. and midnight in the Baltimore metro region. Precipitation should end around midday Monday, and a second band of snow could bring more accumulation Monday evening before clearing out, according to the NWS forecast.

Gov. Wes Moore declared a State of Preparedness in advance of the elevated winter storm threat to Maryland from Sunday through Monday. His office is asking people to avoid unnecessary travel. Local school systems may make the decision to cancel Monday’s classes as early as Sunday evening.

As of Sunday morning, forecasters predict anywhere from 4-9 inches will fall across most of Baltimore city, Baltimore County, Harford County and Carroll County. Portions of Howard, southern Carroll, Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties are forecast to see slightly more.

If the storm shifts north, the heaviest snow could fall in Baltimore. Ledbetter said some spots could see over a foot.

Mayor Brandon Scott declared a snow emergency ahead of the storm’s arrival, and city workers started winterizing some roads on Saturday to prevent ice buildup. The city has more than 450 pieces of snow plowing equipment at its disposal.

Joey Henderson, director of the Baltimore Office of Emergency Management, warned residents on Friday to “take this storm seriously.”

Annapolis officials ordered residents to move cars parked in snow emergency routes by 11 p.m. Sunday. Parking at some city garages will be made free, and residents can leave their vehicles in those garages until the storm ends.

When the snow stops falling Monday it will likely linger on the ground for some time. Freezing temperatures are forecast for the rest of the week.

Residents across the region will likely use energy than normal to heat their homes as a result — which is tough considering Baltimore Gas and Electric Co.’s planned rate hikes.

Cold temperatures also coincide with more house fires, and local officials warned residents not to turn to alternative heating methods, like using one’s oven to heat a room. Kerosene heaters are also illegal indoors in Baltimore city.

This story will update.

BALTIMORE — We will see a slight break in the dangerous wintry weather Sunday with partial sunshine and afternoon highs in the low 30s. Winds will also relax slightly, but it will still feel colder than the actual temperature.

Listed below are possible snowfall totals through Monday morning by 8am for two different models. You’ll notice both models agree on the forecasted amounts for Baltimore and Salisbury.

• GFS: Westminster, 3″; Baltimore, 3″, Salisbury, 5″.
• GRAF: Westminster, 1″, Baltimore, 3″, Salisbury, 6″.

Late Sunday storm expected to bring snow

Light snow will begin falling about 10:00pm Sunday night in the Baltimore metro area. 

A winter storm watch has been issued for northern Maryland counties and the eastern shore ahead of our next storm. Total accumulations are expected to be anywhere from 4+ inches with periodic snowfall from Sunday night through Tuesday morning.

A winter storm warning has been issued for areas from Annapolis to DC with areas south of Baltimore expecting 6+ inches, with some areas expecting up to a foot of snow total.

By Monday’s morning rush hour, we could have anywhere from 2-4″ on the ground.

After a brief break, the storm will reorganize, and heavier convective bands could bring another 2-4″ to the area. The wintry precipitation is expected to end early Tuesday. 

Areas along the I-70 corridor could see heavy bands of snow. Mountain regions in western Maryland could see up to a foot of snow.

Some areas may see lower snow totals if freezing rain or sleet mixes in. 

High temperatures on Monday will barely reach 30 degrees, with lows Tuesday morning dropping into the upper teens to near 20. Wind chills will be even colder, in the low teens.

Frigid week ahead

A return to a mix of clouds and sunshine is expected from Tuesday through Friday. However, some of the coldest air of the season will settle over the region.

High temperatures will remain below freezing from Tuesday through Friday, with overnight lows dipping well into the teens. The coldest morning will likely be Thursday, when wind chills could fall to zero or below in some areas.

The cold weather will persist into next weekend, with highs in the 30s. Another storm system may bring additional wintry weather to the area late next weekend.

Stay tuned for updates as the forecast develops, and take necessary precautions to prepare for this extended period of winter weather.

Maryland transfer offensive lineman Marcus Dumervil committed to Arkansas, On3’s Hayes Fawcett has learned. He started his career at LSU and will have one year of eligibility remaining.

Dumervil spent three years in Baton Rouge before making his way to Maryland in 2023. He appeared in four games during his first season with the Terrapins, but played in 10 games in 2024, including three starts at left tackle.

While at LSU, Dumervil played in 16 games and took a redshirt as a true freshman in 2020. He made his first career start against Arkansas in 2021, and he will now get ready to suit up for the Razorbacks.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. 

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and X account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

Marcus Dumervil played high school football at Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas, where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 114 overall player from the 2020 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Dumervil is the 17th newcomer for Sam Pittman and Arkansas as the Razorbacks work the transfer market. The biggest piece coming in is former Georgia Tech offensive lineman Corey Robinson II. He checks in as the No. 59 overall player and No. 6-ranked offensive tackle to enter the portal this cycle, according to the On3 Industry Transfer Rankings.

Robinson and Dumervil’s additions filled a big need for Arkansas, based on what Pittman previously said. He detailed the Razorbacks’ plans to add to the trenches throughout the portal cycle.

“Offensive line would be one (area of need),” Pittman said. “Defensive line would be one. We felt like we were pretty good at the linebacker spots. If you go back and look a couple of years ago, the world was falling because this linebacker (left), that linebacker (left).

“I think we all agreed out linebacker room was a strength for us this year. But that would be probably the least worried about (position). We need some safeties. We need some corners. But I think O-line and tight end’s a big deal. Wide receivers. We’ve got several spots to fill, but off the top of my head, that’s who it would be.”