Blizzard Warning Issued for Maryland Eastern Shore: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Blizzard Warning is in effect for Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester counties from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, with up to 14 inches of snow forecast.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Maryland Eastern Shore
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wakefield VA
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Maryland Eastern Shore.
Blizzard Warning Issued for Maryland Eastern Shore
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA, has issued a Blizzard Warning for several counties in Maryland. The alert is effective from 1:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, through 7:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions and counties:
- Dorchester County
- Wicomico County
- Somerset County
- Inland Worcester County
- Maryland Beaches
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you in your vehicle. If you become stranded, stay with your vehicle to remain safe. Residents are encouraged to call 511 for the latest road information and conditions.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected across the region. Total snow accumulations are forecast to be between 8 and 14 inches. In addition to heavy snowfall, winds are expected to gust as high as 45 to 50 mph. These gusty winds could bring down tree branches and significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning begins at 1:00 PM EST on Sunday and is scheduled to expire at 7:00 PM EST on Monday. The hazardous conditions are expected to make travel very difficult to impossible, specifically impacting the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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