Baltimore Braces for More Snow as Winter Storm Warning Issued

Powerful nor'easter expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds on Sunday into Monday

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Baltimore region is preparing for another winter storm, with a powerful nor'easter forecast to bring a mix of rain, heavy snow, and strong winds on Sunday into Monday. The storm arrives as the area continues to recover from recent winter weather events, including significant snowfall and ice accumulation last month.

Why it matters

This storm is the latest in a series of winter weather events that have strained resources and impacted daily life in the Baltimore region. The cumulative effect of repeated storms has left residents dealing with power outages, dangerous road conditions, and shortages of supplies like shovels and de-icing salt.

The details

The National Weather Service is predicting 3 to 6 inches of snow accumulation for the Baltimore region by early Monday afternoon, with potentially higher totals in northeast Maryland. The heaviest snowfall is anticipated between 7 p.m. Sunday and midnight. Wind gusts could reach 35 to 40 mph, exacerbating the impact of the storm. Further east, the Eastern Shore is under a blizzard warning, with projected snowfall totals of 11 to 17 inches and wind gusts up to 50 mph.

  • The Baltimore area will experience rain throughout Sunday, with conditions forecast to deteriorate as temperatures fall.
  • The precipitation is expected to transition to heavy snow by late afternoon and evening on Sunday.
  • The heaviest snowfall is anticipated between 7 p.m. Sunday and midnight.

The players

Wes Moore

The Governor of Maryland who has declared a state of preparedness and directed state agencies to coordinate their response efforts.

Russ Strickland

The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Emergency Management, who is warning residents to stay informed, make preparations, and follow guidance from local officials.

Steve Sheltry

A sales associate at Ace Hardware in Canton, who reports that the store is facing a shortage of de-icing supplies due to a nationwide salt shortage.

Heather Lam

A resident who had to replace a shovel broken during the previous storm.

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What they’re saying

“Marylanders should stay informed, make their preparations now, and be ready to adjust plans as conditions change. If you don't need to be on the roads, stay home, and always follow guidance from local officials.”

— Russ Strickland, Secretary, Maryland Department of Emergency Management (News release)

“We here aren't getting ice melt because the warehouse is only getting a certain amount, and they have to spread it to about 11 stores. It's just a hit-or-miss thing as far as who gets more ice melt and gets more shovels.”

— Steve Sheltry, Sales associate, Ace Hardware (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a state of preparedness, directing state agencies to coordinate their response efforts. Officials are warning residents to expect dangerous road conditions, potential power outages, and a hard freeze Monday night into Tuesday morning.

The takeaway

This latest winter storm highlights the ongoing challenges faced by the Baltimore region as it deals with the cumulative impact of repeated severe weather events. The strain on resources and the disruption to daily life underscore the need for comprehensive preparedness and resilience planning to help communities better withstand the effects of these increasingly frequent and intense storms.