The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Baltimore metro area between the hours of 1 PM to 7 PM. As much as 2" of snow could accumulate and stick to roadways almost immediately due to preexisting cold temperatures.
A number of schools in the area are closing early in preparation for the possibly hazardous road conditions.
Check with FOX 45 Baltimore for the most up-to-date school closings.
Due to the timing of the weather event, the afternoon rush-hour may be impacted.
Temperatures in the Baltimore region are expected to rise through the weekend, reaching temperatures close to 50° by Sunday.