Live Coverage: Winter storm blankets Baltimore region in snow
Follow Baltimore Sun Media Group's live coverage of the record winter storm, with updates from throughout the region.
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Due to inclement weather, all Baltimore County Public Schools and offices will closed Monday, January 25, 2016.by Baltimore Co Schools via twitter retweeted by TimPrudente1 1/24/2016 8:30:07 PM -
State highways say they have to move enough snow to "fill 35-foot dump trucks lined up almost twice around the world.”by Ian Duncan via twitter 1/24/2016 8:37:31 PM -
by Karl Ferron via twitter 1/24/2016 8:38:56 PM -
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From Sun reporter Yvonne Wenger:
Alyson Kashima owns one of the houses at the intersection of Falls Road and W. 41st Street in Hampden damaged by the heavy snow. The porch on her house and two others collapsed Saturday under the weight.
Kashima, who lives in Ownings Mills and rents out the house, said she put a new roof on last summer and expects insurance to cover the cost of the damage.
“Everyone is OK, thankfully,” she said Sunday. “It was one of those things that the weight of the snow was too much for it.”
Lorraine Sugar and her boyfriend Conor Brady walked past on their way home from Giant Sunday.
“Brutal,” Sugar said, pulling her smartphone from her pocket to take a photo. “I feel for them.”
Sugar, an engineering student from Toronto, said they heard about the damage on social media Saturday night and debated with neighbors whether they should climb on their porches to sweep snow off or wait for it to melt away. Brady, an architect, thought that standing on the roof could cause more weight, and an added chance it could fall down.
“It’s got to be distressing,” Brady said. “They certainly can’t use their front doors right now. … It’s going to be an inconvenience for a while.”
David O’Brien and his wife, Alison McNamra, said they’ve seen a steady stream of people stopping to take pictures of the houses. The couple lives across the street, and saw the damage as they walked home from the Avenue Saturday night.
“The roof is one of those things you kind of know needs looking at, but it’s the last thing you want to fix,” O’Brien said. “Ours is worn a little around the edges.” -
It's 33 degrees and sunny at BWI and the Inner Harbor, giving a brief chance to start the melting. bsun.md/1lHu1TOby Maryland Weather via twitter 1/24/2016 8:55:43 PM -
Snow continues to snarl routes for planes, trains and buses in Greater Baltimore. Here are the latest cancellations bsun.md/1K5tdnqby Sarah Meehan via twitter 1/24/2016 8:59:47 PM -
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Forecast offers some chances for melting -- but also nightly ice risks
A slight warm-up came Sunday and was forecast to continue into the middle of the week, with sunshine and maybe even some rain showers to speed melting -- but icy conditions are expected each night.
After spending the entirety of the storm in the 20s, temperatures inched above freezing Sunday afternoon. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall reached at least 33 degrees, as did the Inner Harbor.
And it could get a few degrees warmer, into the mid-30s, on Monday. Meaningful relief isn't forecast until Tuesday, when temperatures could hit the mid-40s, according to the National Weather Service.
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by Karl Ferron via twitter 1/24/2016 9:08:29 PM
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Recycling canceled this week.Trash collection only when & where conditions permit until further notice. No Alley pick up-move to front curb.by Emergency Management via twitter 1/24/2016 9:08:44 PM -
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As a snowball fight breaks out in Mt. Vernon, an urgent report from the front lineshttp://fw.to/0IlEDdi http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZg6v0LXEAE9FY3.jpg
by Ian Duncan via twitter 1/24/2016 9:09:13 PM -
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by baltimoresun via twitter 1/24/2016 9:38:59 PM
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Woman found dead in snow in Hampstead
baltimoresun.comThe Carroll County Sheriff's Office is investigating after the body of an woman was found in a road in Hampstead early Sunday morning. -
Dispatch from Lorraine Mirabella, reporting from Towson:
Allison Bloom, 21, a senior at Towson University, and Sabreena Putnam, 20, a junior at Towson, walked from their University Village apartment to the Royal Farms on York Road to stock up on snacks and groceries after giving up on shoveling their cars.
"There was too much snow," Bloom said.
The students were walking down Osler Drive in the street where sidewalks were buried and trying to stay clear of cars.
"It's kind of scary walking in the middle of the road," Putnam said.
On York Road, crowds of students walked along with a light flow of traffic, heading to the Greene Turtle bar Sunday afternoon. -
Catching up on this whole snow day thing http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZhE872WkAEtalW.jpg
by Scott Dance via twitter 1/24/2016 9:53:44 PM -
Too early for any predictions about another storm next week. Forecasters see chance of another coastal system but also chance of nothing.by Scott Dance via twitter 1/24/2016 9:59:16 PM
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by Scott Dance via twitter 1/24/2016 10:08:09 PM
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***PRESS RELEASE: "Many Roads Still Dangerous as State Recovers from Historic Snowstorm" More: news.maryland.gov/mema/2016/01/2… #Blizzard2016by Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MDMEMA) via twitter 1/24/2016 10:11:11 PM -
Press release from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake's office:
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced today that Baltimore City government offices will be closed on Monday, January 25, 2016, for non-essential employees.
Essential employees and employees designated as emergency essential for the current event must report to work or remain at work as scheduled for the duration of this event unless informed otherwise by their agency head, designee or immediate supervisors.
“Given the condition of many of our streets, I believe it is safest for all citizens to minimize the traffic on roads,” Mayor Rawlings-Blake said. “I strongly encourage businesses to use common sense and do the same. Allow us to proceed with snow removal operations.”
Roadways remain under Phase II of Baltimore City’s Snow Emergency Plan, and motorists are urged to remain off the roads as crews continue to work to clear snow from streets.
The Phase II designation means that all vehicles traveling in the city must be equipped with snow tires, all weather radial tires or snow chains, and parking is restricted along designated snow emergency routes.
Motorists should obey the posted snow route parking restrictions, as any vehicles that are parked along designated snow emergency routes will be relocated to ensure they do not hinder snow removal efforts. Drivers with questions concerning the location of their vehicles should call 311. -
Mayor says all Baltimore City government offices closed Monday, urges patience for clearing of side streets.by Tim Prudente via twitter 1/24/2016 10:23:30 PM -
Here's what made this weekend's storm a historic one for Baltimore. bsun.md/1PturLDby Maryland Weather via twitter 1/24/2016 10:30:04 PM
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At BWI, 370 flights were canceled Sunday, and dozens of flights were already canceled for Monday and Tuesday, according to FlightAware.
Snowfall continues to stall trains, flights, buses in blizzard's wake
baltimoresun.comAlthough the snow has stopped falling, the historic storm continues to impact transportation in Greater Baltimore as the region digs out from more than two feet of snow. -
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There’s a motor vehicle collision on SB I-895 past ex14 Moravia Rd. ALL LANES BLOCKED. #BalTraffic http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZhTpyMWYAAFbdl.jpg
by Baltimore OEM via twitter 1/24/2016 10:58:00 PM -
As snow removal crews are working to clear roads as quickly as possible, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake warned drivers about refreezing overnight Sunday.
Baltimore City government offices to close Monday as cleanup continues
baltimoresun.comBaltimore City government offices would be closed Monday, though essential employees must still come to work unless otherwise notified, officials said Sunday. -
Three porches collapse in Hampden
baltimoresun.comConor Brady, of Medfield, stopped Sunday to check out the damage to three rowhouses at the intersection of Falls Road and W. 41st Street in Hampden. Brady said, he debated whether to clear his porch roof of the snow or if it was too treacherous. (Yvonne Wenger/Baltimore Sun) -
Press release from Governor Larry Hogan's office:
Governor Larry Hogan has ordered that all Maryland State Government offices will be closed on Monday, January 25th. Emergency essential personnel should report as scheduled.
“I want to thank the citizens of Maryland for heeding our call to be patient and to be safe by staying off the roads. I must ask that Marylanders continue to be patient as the cleanup and recovery continues,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “Tomorrow morning conditions will be icy and dangerous. By closing state offices tomorrow, crews can carry on with their work to clear state roads.”
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Governor Larry Hogan Announces Closure of State Offices on Monday, January 25, 2016 governor.maryland.gov/2016/01/24/gov… -
Even though state government offices are closed Monday, the Md. General Assembly will meet as scheduled at 8 pm. #mdga16 #snowzillaby Pamela Wood via twitter 1/24/2016 11:45:58 PM -
The city has never looked so serene #blizzard2016 #innerharbor … www.instagram.com
by Sarah Meehan via twitter 1/25/2016 12:00:35 AM -
The key to Baltimore's record-setting snowfall this weekend, meteorologists say, was a flow of unusually mild and wet air off the Atlantic into a storm that for hours barely moved off its position near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
Atlantic moisture, stalled storm produced historic snowfall for Baltimore
baltimoresun.comIt started with one of the most extreme El Ninos ever recorded, pumping jolts of weather-making energy across the southern United States. -
Only 17 bus routes and limited Light Rail tomorrow, says @mtamaryland -- but free to ride.by Scott Dance via twitter 1/25/2016 12:34:17 AM
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.@brcodeman "limited" subway service but no details yet.by Scott Dance via twitter 1/25/2016 12:42:17 AM
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.@coldcomfort1 they didn't specify which bus lines yet... Stay tuned to @baltimoresunby Scott Dance via twitter 1/25/2016 12:44:22 AM
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Crews restored power to the final two of six courts at the complex Sunday afternoon.
Power restored to South Baltimore public housing complex
baltimoresun.comPower and heat were restored Sunday afternoon to 80 units in South Baltimore's Westport public housing complex that had gone without service for about 24 hours, officials said. -
El Nino + pressure over Eastern Canada + wet air over Atlantic = what happened here. @ssdance on the historic snow: bsun.md/1lIzxFP
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19 babies born at AAMC between Friday afternoon and Sunday morning.
Snow-day delivery: No shortage of 'blizzard babies' at AAMC
baltimoresun.comTori Mason wasn't interested in making a "big fuss" about going into labor; she just wanted to get to the hospital quick and easy. -
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The Federal Safety zone on all navigable waters on the Chesapeake Bay has been lifted by @USCG @uscgmidatlanticby Baltimore OEM via twitter 1/25/2016 1:20:58 AM
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Hey, that's the first full moon of 2016, a day late. The Full Wolf Moon. Was under snow clouds last night. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZh1sRrWAAALr7m.jpg
by Scott Dance via twitter 1/25/2016 1:26:43 AM -
This is cool: More than 300 Midshipmen volunteer to shovel downtown Annapolis fw.to/K3jbTfBby Yvonne Wenger via twitter 1/25/2016 1:54:54 AM
