Winter Weather in Baltimore

Winter in Baltimore Two ImageHazard Overview: Winter Weather in Baltimore

Snow, ice, and freezing temperature can be dangerous and disruptive. As the winter season approaches, prepare your family and your business.
Over the past decade, Baltimore City has had several strong winter storms that have disrupted regular activities, caused innumerable auto accidents, and caused power outages. Normally, Baltimore receives approximately 21.1 inches of snowfall on average annually. In many of the storms listed below, which shows significant winter storms, the region received more than the annual snowfall in one storm event. 

Winter in Baltimore Three ImageSignificant Winter Storms in Baltimore City, 1892-2013

YEAR DATES INCHES OF SNOW AND ICE
1892 March 15-18 16.0 inches
1899 February 11-24 21.4 inches
1900 February 16-18 12.0 inches
1922 January 27-29 26.5 inches
1942 March 29-30 22.0 inches
1958 February 15-16 15.5 inches
1960 December 11-12 14.1 inches
1962 March 5-7 13.0 inches
1966 January 30-31 12.1 inches
1979 February 18-19 20.0 inches
1983 February 11-12 22.8 inches
1987 January 22 12.3 inches
1996 January 7-8 22.5 inches
2000 January 25 14.9 inches
2003 February 15-18 28.2 inches
2009 December 18-19 18.0 inches
2010 February 5-6 25.0 inches
2010 February 9-10 19.5 inches