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Maryland and Baltimore City declare states of emergency as winter storm approaches

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore issued an executive order late Sunday declaring a state of emergency as a powerful winter storm approached with forecasts calling for heavy snow across much of the state.

Moore’s executive order noted the possibility of hazardous road conditions, power outages, transportation disruptions and prolonged freezing temperatures.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott also declared a local state of emergency for the city late Sunday.

The mayor’s executive order “mobilizes the City of Baltimore’s Emergency Operations Plan to deploy emergency resources and activates additional resources necessary to address the emergency.”

Scott said the emergency order will be in effect for 48 hours but could be extended or canceled early if necessary.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for the entire state of Maryland on Sunday. Heavy snow is expected in the Baltimore region beginning in the early morning hours Monday.

The NWS forecast calls for “accumulations of snow and sleet between 6 and 10 inches, with amounts as high as 18 inches in isolated spots as heavy bands develop in this area.”

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