Climate & environment

“The parameters are there for an impactful snow event,” said Anna Stuck, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s Baltimore/Washington office.

Perhaps crows capture our imaginations because we have so much in common. Like other members of the corvid family — jays, ravens and magpies — crows possess a singular intelligence.

The snow will taper off in the evening, and temperatures will drop well below freezing.

Marylanders can expect light snow and slick roads around the Baltimore area on Saturday and Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.

It’s too early to tell for sure whether the snow will stick, according to the National Weather Service, but it’s going to be plenty cold.

Exelon and Constellation are among the state’s top campaign donors — the second and third biggest, according to campaign finance records.

After a sunny Tuesday, there’s a 60% chance of precipitation on Wednesday evening as some light rain turns into snow, according to the National Weather Service.

A bill by Councilman Pat Young would impose a moratorium on data centers in Baltimore County until 2027.

Maryland Public Service Commission Chairman Frederick Hoover was appointed to his role in 2023 by Gov. Wes Moore. He will no longer serve as the PSC’s leader, but will continue to be a commissioner.

A steady rain will keep Marylanders cool and damp this weekend before colder, unsettled weather moves in, bringing gusty winds and the chance for snow or sleet by Monday as January’s chill deepens.

As the U.S. turns 250 years old, the Department of Natural Resources is challenging Marylanders to hike 250 miles of state park trails by the end of 2026.

The facility operates in Gunpowder Falls State Park and has been the subject of controversy over its “trash juice” permit.

The current water system is owned by Baltimore City, although it also serves several counties in the region.

Tochterman’s Fishing Tackle, hallowed ground among local anglers, will soon celebrate its 110th birthday.

Friday and Saturday will be the warmest days this week, according to the National Weather Service, with highs near 62.

For the first time in decades, researchers on the Severn River in Anne Arundel County systematically documented the reproduction of the Chesapeake Bay tributary’s osprey. Their findings were grim.

The chance of light snow is greatest between 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 a.m. Sunday in Maryland. No accumulation is expected.

The deal between Maryland and Constellation Energy, meant to pave way for relicensing of the nearly century-old dam, faced opposition from a coalition of Republican-led counties on the Eastern Shore.

The early-morning phone blare was an unwelcome surprise to families who had toasted the new year just a few hours prior.