'Significant Travel Disruptions' Possible On Monday In MD: National Weather Service

MARYLAND — The chance of freezing rain Monday morning prompted an alert from the National Weather Service for the Baltimore-Washington area. Harford and Cecil counties are under a winter weather advisory until 10 a.m. due to freezing rain.

"If commuting Monday morning, be aware of the possibility of significant travel disruptions," the National Weather Service said in a statement Sunday.

There was a 30 percent chance of freezing drizzle across the Baltimore-Washington area Monday morning, particularly east of Interstate 95, according to forecasters. A light glaze of ice could coat the roads, officials say.

"This could lead to dangerous traveling conditions, multiple accidents, and extensive delays," the National Weather Service said in a statement.

After 8:30 a.m., the National Weather Service reported temperatures had risen above freezing, and the threat had passed.

PREVIOUS REPORT: Commuters should give themselves extra time for travel and consider using public transportation and telework options, officials advised, particularly in these areas:

• Anne Arundel County
• Baltimore City
• Baltimore County
• Calvert County
• Cecil County
• Charles County
• Harford County
• Howard County
• Montgomery County
• Prince George's County
• St. Mary's County

The forecast calls for a low of about 26 degrees Sunday night, with a chance of freezing rain, flurries, sleet and drizzle Monday morning.

Precipitation could shift to a wintry mix midday before transitioning to drizzle Monday afternoon, when temperatures may hit a high of about 45 degrees.

Here is the forecast for the region from the National Weather Service: