A fast-moving winter system is expected to bring a narrow but, potentially intense band of snow to parts of Maryland, including the DC and Baltimore metro areas, late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The National Weather Service warns that totals will vary sharply depending on where that band ultimately sets up.

According to forecasters at the National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington office, precipitation may begin as a brief period of rain or a rain-snow mix on Saturday, particularly along and southeast of the I-95 corridor. That initial mixing is expected to be short-lived as an Arctic front pushes through overnight, allowing much colder air to rapidly take over. While some light precipitation could begin during the mid to late evening hours, the bulk of the snowfall along I-95 is expected between roughly 11pm and 7am.

The main concern with this system is a relatively narrow band of snow that could produce moderate to heavy snowfall rates late early Sunday morning. Within that band, snowfall rates could approach or briefly exceed one inch per hour. Because the band is expected to be narrow, small shifts in its placement could result in big differences in snow totals over short distances, making this a particularly challenging forecast.

Current guidance places the highest likelihood for accumulating snow along the I-95 corridor from DC northeastward, then east along U.S. 50 toward the Chesapeake Bay. Northeast Maryland and areas south toward Annapolis are showing the greatest probabilities for higher snowfall totals. For much of the region, a general range of 1 to 4 inches appears to be the most likely outcome, with localized amounts of 4 to 7 inches possible where the snow band lingers the longest (per NWS forecaster’s discussion).

Probabilistic data from the National Weather Service highlights the uncertainty. While the official forecast shows modest totals for many areas, the “high-end” scenario maps indicate a low but notable chance for significantly higher snowfall amounts in parts of central Maryland, including near Baltimore, Annapolis, and along the Chesapeake corridor.

The probability of seeing at least two inches of snow increases east of I-95, with higher percentages across portions of northeast Maryland and areas closer to the Bay, while probabilities drop off sharply west of the corridor.

The National Weather Service emphasized that advisories or warnings are likely to be needed eventually, but with lingering uncertainty over band placement and early mixing issues, officials are continuing to monitor trends and refine the forecast. Residents are encouraged to stay alert for updates, especially given the overnight timing and the potential for rapidly changing road conditions late Saturday night into early Sunday.

Montgomery Parks is excited to welcome pups and their people back to the newly updated Ellsworth Dog Park in Silver Spring, which reopened on December 5, 2025. The year-long improvement project created a safer and more enjoyable experience for dogs and their humans.

Per Montgomery Parks, key upgrades include:

• Construction of a retaining wall and fence along the large dog area to level the terrain for safer play
• Restoration of the planter boxes in the large dog park
• Installation of a new shade structure in center of park
• Complete replacement of the turf-covered mounds
• New entrance on Route 29/Colesville Road with ADA-accessible walkway, new maintenance gates, and stairs.

“Ellsworth Dog Park is a beloved community space for dogs and the people who love them, but after years of use it needed some updates,” said Miti Figueredo, director of Montgomery Parks. “We’re thrilled to reopen it and welcome them back just in time for the holidays.” Ellsworth Dog Park is open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Ellsworth Dog Park occupies the southwestern corner of Ellsworth Park. The dog park consists of two separate, fully enclosed and accessible exercise areas: a small dog area (approximately 2,800 square feet) intended for dogs under 20 pounds, and a large dog area (approximately 17,000 square feet) intended for healthy, well-socialized dogs over 20 pounds. Each enclosure includes a drinking fountain, hose bib or quick coupler connection, artificial turf play mound, benches, shared shade structure, trash receptacles, and a variety of surfacing materials. The dog park is fully accessible from the sidewalk along Colesville Road, through a secure, double-gated entry system.

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