Winter Storm Dumps Snow, Sleet & Rain Across Maryland, Causing Accidents & Travel Woes
Another winter storm wreaks havoc across the region. Ice caused trouble on the roads and the big problem is the wind, which knocked out power across the area.
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Another winter storm wreaks havoc across the region. Ice caused trouble on the roads and the big problem is the wind, which knocked out power across the area.
A large winter storm that brought heavy snow and blizzard conditions from Iowa to Wisconsin (near 1.5 feet in Madison, WI) and severe weather, with damaging winds and even a tornado to the Southeast will move toward eastern Canada on Friday.
Since Thursday, we have averaged 36.4 degrees for our high temperature. The normal for this time of year is 41 degrees, and today we soared to 59 degrees!
Truckers are getting a little more help finding a safe spot to ride out severe winter storms.
Potomac Edison says more than 34,000 customers in western Maryland were without power at one point during October's snowstorm.
The storm that brought all the flooding rain earlier this week is finally gone. Yes, the main low that was driving the whole thing hung back over the Great Lakes this weekend.
Each day is a completely different weather story right now. We go from near record warmth to damaging winds to snow. Yes, I just said (or wrote) snow, and it's coming our way.
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley is blasting Pepco for the pace of its efforts to restore power to customers who spent days in the dark after a winter storm.
Pepco says it has restored power to 98 percent of customers who've been in the dark since a major snowstorm on Wednesday.
Last week's fast-moving winter storm set precipitation records for Jan. 26 at three airports in the Mid-Atlantic.
Some 20,000 Pepco customers in the Washington area are still without power following the first major snowstorm of the winter season.
Baltimore Gas and Electric says electricity has been restored to all but 3,400 customers and that most of the outages would be restored by Saturday night.
A few days later and many of us are still digging out from that big snowstorm earlier this week. This is an all too familiar sight across Baltimore. Most of the main roads are clear, but side streets are still a mess. Of course, each night there is concern that untreated grounds will refreeze.
Abandoned cars are still out there Thursday night, simply parked in the middle of the road. Not only is that a problem, but a lot of roads are still covered with snow and slush. There's concern that much of it will refreeze.
The National Weather Service says north-central and northeastern Maryland have received the heaviest snowfall from a winter storm.
A snowstorm left Maryland crippled. Major highways were clogged with cars simply stuck not going anywhere. A tractor trailer crashed at I-83 and the Beltway—forcing some commuters to abandon their cars on the highway.
This has been an incredibly wild storm. I'll admit, I underestimated its strength. It really featured a little - no, make that a lot - of everything all around the state. But as of this writing at 10:30 p.m., the end is in sight.
This snowfall could be our biggest winter weather event so far this season. The snow is causing problems all over Maryland.
A cold front passed north of us early this morning. There were clouds and even a few flurries with it, but what it really did was bring in a new round of cold air on gusty northwest winds.
The cold air is here, now comes the next storm.
A strong winter storm is still slamming the eastern coast and impacting air and rail travel.
WJZ has First Warning Weather coverage of the problems caused by the snow— from the roads to the skies.
It may not be a snowstorm on Christmas, but there is still a snowstorm coming our way this Christmas weekend.
The National Weather Service says snow of one to four inches is expected in the Washington and Baltimore region, prompting Baltimore officials to issue a Code Blue alert.
The chance for a White Christmas is looking less and less, but there is still the CHANCE for a winter storm -although we want to stress the word CHANCE.
More than 25 of those places of worship are in the Baltimore area:
The holiday season is the prime time for "porch pirates" to prowl, waiting to steal packages delivered to doorsteps.
Luigi Mangione, heir to a prominent Baltimore family, faced judges in both New York and Pennsylvania Thursday where his lawyers said they will fight charges that he killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Arctic front arrives Saturday with the coldest air of the season lasting through early next week.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
A second deal on a federal spending package that would include the full cost of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild and avert a government shutdown has once again stalled in Congress Thursday.
More than 25 of those places of worship are in the Baltimore area:
The holiday season is the prime time for "porch pirates" to prowl, waiting to steal packages delivered to doorsteps.
A Baltimore County man with ties to one of the area's most famous cookies is facing serious child pornography charges.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Mayor Scott and the city of Baltimore have reached a $45 million litigation settlement against CVS for their role in driving what the city called the worst opioid epidemic in the nation, the mayor's office announced Friday.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
Derek Cooper joins us from the museum to share what children and parents can expect at this year's Noontime New Year celebration event.
Dr. Asha Patton-Smith talks with us about managing winter break screen times and how parents can create a healthy balance.
Owner and founder Pinky Cole-Hayes joins us to talk about her big Baltimore Homecoming with the long-awaited grand opening celebration of Slutty Vegan at the Baltimore Peninsula.
Owner Eunie Cho shares her story on how she got started and what makes permanent jewelry the hottest keepsake.
Huber joins us from the studio of 100.7 The Bay to share a story about a unique gift he received one year and how it has become a yearly tradition.
Twice in the past three seasons, Mike Tomlin and his Pittsburgh Steelers came to Baltimore in the final week, beat the Ravens and sneaked into the playoffs.
Baltimore Orioles owner David Rubenstein reflected on his first year leading the franchise in a recent CBS interview. Rubenstein discussed the team's strong start, a playoff disappointment, and his plans for the future.
Lamar Jackson's struggles against Pittsburgh have been well documented.
Lamar Jackson's five touchdown passes were the big story, but he also ran for 65 yards on six carries.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a one-year contract with Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano, a right-hander coming off an MVP season in Nippon Professional Baseball's Central League.
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded until mid-March.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
The 1,500-page measure would have done much more than prevent a government shutdown.
President-elect Donald Trump huddled with allies while attending one of college football's biggest rivalries.
Baltimore County Police brought joy to youth with their 23rd annual Shop With a Cop event, uniting the community this holiday season.
More than 80 trauma professionals and first responders received a huge honor from the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center Saturday night.
One of the Baltimore Ravens' biggest fans is gaining recognition for her handmade outfits filled with purple passion. So much so, that what she wears is going viral!
Anne Arundel County's Luke Borchelt is making waves with his new song, Every Rain, which has over 800,000 streams on Spotify.
Beau Brade, a Howard County native, is trying to make the Ravens' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
A TreeHouse Foods recall of over 600 types of waffles has been expanded to include pancakes and Belgian waffles.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
Beyoncé is coming to your home on Christmas — provided you have Netflix and are tuning in to the Baltimore Ravens-Houston Texans game.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
A benefit raising money for relief and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton will be broadcast Saturday night.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Frigid temperatures return this weekend to Maryland
Arctic front arrives Saturday with the coldest air of the season lasting through early next week.
Cold blast expected to hit Maryland this weekend
A significant drop in temperatures is expected as we head into the weekend. The much-advertised Arctic blast is still on track to arrive Saturday. The WJZ First Alert Weather Team has issued ALERT DAYS for Saturday, Sunday and Monday in anticipation of the bitter cold temperatures.
Gusty chilly weather for Thursday. Temperatures will be in the low 40's. Chance for show and rain showers Friday morning.
Frigid temperatures return this weekend to Maryland
Federal spending bill which includes Key Bridge rebuild cost stalls in Congress
Baltimore Police warn of "porch pirates" this holiday season
Man with ties to owner of Baltimore-based Berger Cookies faces child pornography charges
Maryland man sentenced in murder of cellmates, including deaf inmate