Blizzard Warning Issued for Queen Anne's County: Up to 18 Inches of Snow Forecast
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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 potentially historic winter storm will bring blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and 40 mph wind gusts to Queen Anne's County through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Queen Anne's County, Maryland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
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 Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
Blizzard Warning Issued for Queen Anne's County
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Blizzard Warning for Queen Anne's County. This alert is in response to a potentially historic winter storm expected to impact the region with heavy, crippling snowfall and dangerous blizzard conditions. The warning remains in effect until Monday evening.
Affected Areas
This weather alert specifically affects Queen Anne's County.
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Residents are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions that will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Expected Conditions
Blizzard conditions are expected with total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour, leading to locally higher amounts and significant drifting of snow. Winds are forecast to gust as high as 40 mph. These conditions will likely result in widespread blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility. Gusty winds could also bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages.
Timeline
The Blizzard Warning is effective from 10:00 AM EST today, February 22, until 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. Precipitation is expected to change to all snow this afternoon and evening, with the most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall occurring tonight. Snow is expected to gradually taper off during the daytime on Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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