Baltimore’s Code Blue Alert Extended Amidst Severe Cold Snap

Code Blue Alert Extended Through Sunday

Baltimore’s Health Commissioner has extended the Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert through Sunday, January 31, 2026, in response to continued single-digit temperatures and hazardous conditions across the city. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions, stay indoors when possible, and check on neighbors who may need assistance.

During a Code Blue, city agencies activate services that provide shelter and assistance for those in need, including individuals experiencing homelessness. A Code Blue is declared when forecasted temperatures, including wind chill, are expected to fall below 13 degrees, or when conditions are severe enough to create a significant risk to someone’s health.

Why it matters locally: This extension ensures that vulnerable populations have access to necessary resources during the ongoing extreme cold conditions.

Sources

• WEAA News Article