Baltimore Daily Local Headlines: Snow Cleanup, Outages, and Slippery Roads
Baltimore, MD – February 23, 2026 – Snow cleanup continues after Sunday’s storm, with slick roads, scattered outages, and updated snow totals.
Sunday night’s snow left Baltimore digging out on Monday, and the ripple effects are still being felt on commutes, power lines, and neighborhood side streets.
Power restoration: crews racing the wind
Electric crews said storm damage to equipment was largely driven by falling trees and limbs. By about 2 p.m. Monday, crews had restored service to more than 8,100 customers, with 238 active outages reported statewide and the largest cluster in Baltimore County. The utility said most remaining customers should be back on by Monday night, though gusty conditions could spark new trouble spots.
Roads: hundreds of crashes reported
State police logged more than 1,190 calls for service during the storm, including nearly 343 crashes as snow and slush made for slick travel. Snowfall estimates put Baltimore City near 4 inches, with parts of Baltimore County closer to about 4.8 inches. Even as main roads improve, untreated side streets and shaded intersections can stay icy, especially after dark.
Snow totals: neighborhood-to-neighborhood swings
Local measurements showed how uneven the storm was: downtown Baltimore came in around an inch in one report, while Timonium was near 2.8 inches and Perry Hall near 4 inches. Farther out, Mount Airy was reported around 7 inches, a reminder that totals climbed quickly outside the immediate city.
What to know for tonight and Tuesday
- Expect a refreeze where slush lingered; shovel early to prevent a hard ice layer.
- Watch for isolated outages as winds gust near 40 mph at times.
- Keep clear of downed lines and report hazards rather than trying to move debris yourself.
Sources
https://www.wbal.com/bge-working-to-restore-power-to-more-than-2200-customers-following-snowstorm
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimore/news/snow-maryland-winter-weather-road-conditions/
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-snow-totals-how-much-snow-february-22-2026/70456669
https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-weather-snow-sunday-february-22-23-2026/70456133
