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Winter Storm Watch, Maryland

Severe

2 to 5 inches of snow possible, gusts up to 50 mph. Plan on slippery road conditions.

Ended Friday, January 30, 2026.

Replaced by the Winter Weather Advisory on Friday, January 30, 2:01 in the afternoon.

Issued
Expires
Updated

Places in this watch

How much

Snow across the area
2 to 5 inches
Wind gusts
Up to 50 mph

Map

Map of Maryland with this watch The Winter Storm Watch covers Ocean Pines, Ocean City, Berlin. US 13US 50Ocean PinesBerlinPocomoke CityDELAWAREMARYLANDVIRGINIA10 mi US 13US 50Ocean PinesBerlinDELAWAREMARYLANDVIRGINIA10 mi Ocean PinesDELAWAREMARYLANDVIRGINIA20 mi Ocean PinesDELAWAREMARYLAND20 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Where
Inland Worcester, Maryland Beaches, and Somerset Counties.
When
From Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon.
Impacts
Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Updates

  1. Snow totals raised from 2 to 4 inches to 2 to 5 inches. January 30, 2026
  2. Snow totals lowered from 2 to 5 inches to 2 to 4 inches. January 30, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 29, 2026
  4. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 29, 2026
  5. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 29, 2026
  6. Winter Storm Watch issued for Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. January 29, 2026