Baltimore Braces for Historic Snowfall: Arctic Blast to Paralyze City

Baltimore Braces for Historic Snowfall: Arctic Blast to Paralyze City.Baltimore Braces for Historic Snowfall: Arctic Blast to Paralyze City. Baltimore, Maryland – January 29, 2023 A historic winter storm is bearing down on Baltimore, bringing with it the potential for record-breaking snowfall and paralyzing the city. The storm, part of an Arctic blast moving across the eastern United States, is expected to unleash heavy snow and freezing temperatures on Baltimore starting Tuesday night. Forecasters predict between 18 and 24 inches of accumulation, which could make it the heaviest snowfall the city has seen in decades. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for the region, warning of “life-threatening” travel conditions and urging residents to stay indoors. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has declared a state of emergency and ordered all city offices and schools to close on Wednesday. Public transportation, including buses and trains, will be suspended. Emergency responders are on high alert and have been preparing for the storm’s impact. The city has deployed plows and salt trucks to clear the roads and has set up warming centers to provide shelter for those who need it. Residents are urged to stock up on food and supplies and to avoid venturing outside during the storm. If they must travel, they should drive with caution and be prepared for delays and cancellations. The storm is expected to impact travel throughout the region, including flights at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Airlines have already begun issuing flight cancellations and are urging passengers to check with their carriers for updates. The full extent of the storm’s impact remains to be seen, but city officials are urging residents to take the warnings seriously and to prepare for the worst. “This is a dangerous storm,” said Mayor Scott. “We urge everyone to take the necessary precautions to stay safe. Stay home if you can, and if you must go out, please be careful.”