Summary
The National Weather Service reported a sudden drop in temperatures in Maryland, leading to significant snowfall. Temperatures fell from 71 degrees to 36 degrees in just seven hours, resulting in heavy snow in some areas. The snow prompted weather advisories and alerts for hazardous conditions.
Key Facts
- Temperatures in Maryland fell from 71 degrees to 36 degrees between 5 a.m. and noon.
- The sudden temperature drop was caused by a passing cold front.
- Heavy snow began falling shortly after the temperature drop.
- Snowfall ranged from 1 to 2 inches, with some areas seeing up to 4 or 5 inches.
- A winter weather advisory was issued for parts of Maryland, with hazardous conditions expected in some regions.
- Colder, drier weather is predicted to follow as the cold front moves southeast.
- The Maryland area is expected to have equal chances of normal temperatures in the coming weeks.
