Winter Storm Warning Issued for Kent and Queen Anne's Counties; 10-13 Inches of Snow Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Kent and Queen Anne's counties, forecasting heavy snow and hazardous travel conditions through Monday evening.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Eastern Maryland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Eastern Maryland.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Maryland. The alert was issued on February 21 and remains in effect through Monday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Kent and Queen Anne's counties in Maryland.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised that travel could be very difficult to impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected across the affected region. Total snow accumulations are forecasted to be between 10 and 13 inches. Additionally, winds are expected to gust as high as 35 mph. Some blowing snow is likely, which could lead to significantly reduced visibility. These hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 1:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, until 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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