Snowstorm, Power Outages May Hit Harford by Wednesday
With most of Maryland under a winter storm watch, BGE brings on extra workers.
A winter storm could dump more than a foot of snow in central Maryland.
From Tuesday evening to Wednesday night, a winter storm watch is in effect for Harford County and most of the state, according to the National Weather Service.
During a winter storm watch, "there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel," according the weather service.
On Monday, the weather service also issued a small craft advisory on the Chesapeake Bay due to wind. It warned coastal flooding may occur Wednesday as the result of snow melt.
"Snow accumulations are forecasted to reach between six to 15 inches," according to a news release from Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE).
Wind gusts could get as strong as 50 mph during the storm, causing outages and possibly preventing the company's use of bucket trucks to make repairs right away, the release stated.
In case of outages, BGE said it was bringing in 500 extra workers.
The regional Foot's Forecast published Monday morning announced: "What's coming Tuesday for Maryland, Virginia, the Potomac River Valley, southeast and central Pennsylvania could be the snowstorm of the year, in a powder-filled last hurrah," bringing "difficult travel, school closures and flight cancellations."
How much snow do you think will fall in Harford County? Tell us in the comments!
Terry
3:13 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
Bring it on Mother Nature!!! Been waiting all winter!!!!
Wayne Earl Jones
3:25 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
I think the rain / snow line might be an issue for us here in Harford. Might keep us from getting a big snow event.
Carole Taylor
3:02 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Chill out Wayne!!!!!! If YELLING if your biggest problem, oh well!!!!!!
HappieGrannie
5:11 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
Sorry Wayne just watched the news.and we are in the 6+ area. With that being said. BRING IT ON!!!!!! BEEN WAITING ALL WINTER FOR REAL SNOW
Wayne Earl Jones
7:18 am on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Grannie are you yelling at Wayne?
Rosalie huhn ey
9:50 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
I've had it ready for spring. I'm cold and do not need any more power outages price of oil has emptied my pockets. No more snow.!!
Linda Hoffecker
1:16 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
5.1"
mommythat
1:36 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Yay snow! Boo power outages!!
steve
1:50 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
2-20" expected! Weather folks are always right!
Allison
1:50 pm on Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Fifteen inches!?!? I know we've been in a snow drought the past two winters, but that's no excuse for weather forecasters to start smoking crack. ;)
Roland
9:56 am on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Its Wednesday, 9:46am and I am amazed at all the snow we have. It's so deep I can't get out of the house...NOT!. All the government entities closed. Rick Ayes called and told us to panic and flee cause we're doomed! What a bunch of moroons.....Wonder how much that wuss call cost us?