Baltimore Snow Drought: 10 Years Since Big Snow!

Baltimore is marking the 10-year anniversary of its largest recorded snowfall: the Blizzard of January 2016. During that event, the weather station at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport measured 29.2 inches of snow, with areas north of the city exceeding 30 inches.

Currently, there is considerable discussion about the possibility of substantial snowfall this coming weekend. It has been a full decade since Baltimore received any storm that delivered more than 6 inches of snow at BWI-Marshall. While definitive forecast details remain uncertain this early in the week, forecasters are monitoring a developing system.

There is a strong likelihood of a storm forming by week's end, with the Mid-Atlantic region expected to receive significant snow. Current projections suggest snow could begin in the Baltimore metro area on Saturday night and continue through Sunday. Arctic air is anticipated to arrive by the weekend, making for extremely cold conditions and the possibility of dry, fluffy snow.

The formation of a coastal low is being considered, which could enhance snowfall in Maryland if positioned correctly. However, if the low forms too far south or north, Maryland might receive less snow. Residents are advised to consult updated forecasts from meteorologists for the most accurate information.