National Weather ServiceMarylandWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Maryland
The National Weather Service issued 12 winter storm warnings for Maryland in 2025 and 16 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 34th most of any state. 2026 through September: 6, 50% below the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Garrett was covered most often (109 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Maryland get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Maryland. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 6 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2021 | 9 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2010 | 33 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2008 | 15 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Maryland get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Maryland?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett | 109 | 17 | February 11, 2025 |
| Extreme Western Allegany | 94 | 12 | February 22, 2026 |
| Central and Eastern Allegany | 62 | 7 | January 25, 2026 |
| Frederick | 57 | 8 | February 22, 2026 |
| Carroll | 56 | 8 | February 22, 2026 |
| Washington | 55 | 6 | February 22, 2026 |
| Northern Baltimore | 51 | 7 | February 22, 2026 |
| Cecil | 43 | 6 | February 22, 2026 |
| Southern Baltimore | 38 | 6 | February 22, 2026 |
| Anne Arundel | 36 | 5 | February 22, 2026 |
| Kent | 36 | 5 | February 22, 2026 |
| Prince Georges | 34 | 4 | January 25, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Maryland.