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Doctors have advice about shoveling and sledding in all that snow
Emergency physicians are warning people to take safety precautions during the snowstorm to avoid common issues, such as sledding injuries in children and heart attacks in adults.
Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 — Workers try to keep up with the falling snow while clearing the sidewalks at the Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services early Sunday morning.
Winter storm hits Maryland with up to 10 inches of snow possible
A major winter storm is hitting Maryland, bringing heavy snow, ice and extreme cold. The Baltimore-area snow forecast predicts several inches and travel disruptions.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 — Trucks pick up loads of salt at the North Avenue salt dome Saturday evening ahead of a major snowstorm expected overnight.
Over 12,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US
More than 12,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend have been canceled as a major storm expected to wreak havoc across much of the country threatens to knock out power for days and snarl major roads.
Strong winds kick up snow in Lowville, New York, on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Cara Anna)
How to weather the storm in Montgomery County
What you need to know to stay safe and warm in Montgomery County — and what to do in case of an emergency.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich speaks Friday during a press conference about how the county is preparing for this weekend's snow storm.
Will the winter storm close schools for a whole week? This NBC4 weatherman thinks so.
NBC4 Washington weatherman Chuck Bell has a prediction that may send kids and teachers jumping for joy, but strike terror into the hearts of parents.
Children sled down the hill at Wyman Park Dell on the morning after the first lasting snowfall of the winter, in Baltimore, MD on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Could this weekend’s snowstorm extend the school year in Maryland?
Here’s what happens if Central Maryland schools use all their snow days.
A school bus drives through the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore as the first snow of the season falls in the city on Friday.
What to do during a power outage amid major winter storm
Here’s what to do if you lose power during a major winter storm that’s set to hit Maryland with heavy snowfall.
Mia (left, 1), Eva (center, 4) , and Anna (right) Thompson look out at the snowfall in their Columbia, MD neighborhood on January 6th, 2025.
List: Maryland universities announce closures, cancellations ahead of snowstorm
Maryland universities have announced closures, cancellations and virtual adjustments ahead of a major snowstorm this weekend.
Maryland universities have announced closures, cancellations and virtual adjustments ahead of a major snowstorm this weekend.
Travel disruptions spread across Maryland as winter storm nears
Over 3,500 flights nationwide were delayed or canceled by Friday evening, according to FlightAware, a flight-tracking website.
Snow covers the tarmac at the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Maryland braces for storm that could bring largest snowfall since 2016
A major winter storm is on track to dump heavy snow — 11-13 inches — and ice on the Baltimore region this weekend, prompting warnings from state and local officials.
Robert Cannon the vice president at Hardware Plus, Inc. yells out to passerby “Snow shovels!” in Baltimore, Friday, January 23, 2026. Maryland is bracing for storm that could bring largest snowfall since 2016.
From roads to hospitals, how Maryland is preparing for the snowstorm
Here’s how local and state agencies, hospitals and transportation authorities are preparing for the winter storm in Maryland.
A snow plow on St. Paul Avenue on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Baltimore drivers, beware of street parking during snow emergencies
As a snowstorm approaches Baltimore this weekend, you might want to think about moving your car before the city does it for you.
The mostly empty road with snow-covered cars on Calvert St. on a snowy day in Baltimore on January 19, 2024.
Streeter: I don’t want Snowmaggedon to freak me out. And yet.
COLUMN | I know Marylanders look ridiculous freaking out over a predicted storm when, more than not, it doesn't materialize. I'm still loading up on snacks, batteries and bourbon anyway.
Snow falls during the last big snow in early 2025.
Grocery stores empty out as Marylanders panic shop ahead of storm
At grocery stores in Maryland, shoppers found bare shelves and long checkout lines Thursday night amid a rush to finish errands and stock up ahead of this weekend’s major snowstorm.
Shoppers wait in a long line to buy groceries at the Whole Foods Market in Baltimore's Mt. Washington neighborhood on Friday morning.
The Maryland snowstorms of decades past
Here’s a look at some of the Maryland region’s most historic winter storms.
A major winter storm is expected to sweep across much of the East Coast this weekend. But will it break records?
Winter storm could dump anywhere from 5 to 18 inches of snow across region
Snowfall will start in Maryland Saturday evening and continue into Sunday, with a high likelihood of at least 5 inches of snow and possibly more than 10, the National Weather Service said Thursday.
BALTIMORE, MD - JAN 6, 2025:  Salt box seen on a snowy day in Hoes Heights neighborhood in Baltimore on January 6, 2025.
How to get ready for a winter storm in Maryland: Warming shelters, pet care and safety tips
As Maryland agencies continue to share tips this week for the state’s Winter Safety Week, here’s how to weather whatever comes this season.
Roosevelt Cooper, left, and Joel Gregory clear sidewalks and walkways in the Charles Village neighborhood after a few inches of snow covered the ground this month.
Millions in US prepare for potentially catastrophic winter storm. Here’s what the numbers show.
About 140 million people were under winter storm or cold weather watches or warnings — and in many places both.
A person walks in a snowy Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
How much snow will Maryland get? Forecasters eye storm’s path as State of Preparedness declared.
A major winter storm is expected to sweep across much of the East Coast this weekend.
A snowplow clears snow on Snowden River Pkwy in Columbia, MD on January 6th, 2025.
‘Potentially catastrophic’ storm could hit much of the South
Forecasters on Tuesday warned that the ice could weigh down trees and power lines, triggering widespread outages.
Windshield wipers brush aside a layer of ice that collected on a snowy evening in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
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