Winter Weather Watch: Annapolis Expects Icy Conditions Thursday

The City of Annapolis is closely monitoring a dynamic weather pattern expected to impact the area over the coming days, bringing a mix of precipitation including rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow. 

The initial phase of this weather system will bring rain, sleet, and freezing rain overnight Wednesday (Feb. 5) into Thursday (Feb. 6). Depending on overnight low temperatures, hazardous icy conditions may develop during the morning rush hour on Thursday, with a forecasted overnight low of 31°F. 

A second round of weather is anticipated on Saturday (Feb. 8), potentially involving a wintry mix, followed by a third round on Monday (Feb. 10) into Tuesday (Feb. 11), which may bring wintry precipitation and accumulating snow. Travel disruptions are possible with all three winter weather scenarios. 

The Annapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) is fully prepared, with plow and treat crews scheduled to begin operations at midnight on Wednesday into Thursday, applying brine and salt throughout the morning hours. Residents are advised to avoid travel during the storm, if possible, to allow crews sufficient time to perform their duties. If travel is unavoidable, drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution and reduce speed in potentially icy conditions. Black ice poses a significant hazard, particularly on bridges and overpasses, due to its near-invisibility. 

Residents are recommended to apply deicing agents, brine, or salt to sidewalks and driveways overnight to lower the freezing point of water and facilitate faster melting of ice and snow.

Annapolis Transit: At this time, transit routes will operate on a regular schedule, including the State Shuttle that services the Maryland General Assembly. For updates or changes to Annapolis Transit, visit: the City’s Facebook page or call 410-263-7964.

Recreation and Parks: At this time, the Roger “Pip” Moyer Recreation Center will follow the regularly scheduled opening time. For schedule changes or snow-related closures, please visit the Recreation and Parks FACEBOOK page or the Pip Moyer Recreation Center FACEBOOK page.  

Warming Center Opening: The Stanton Center, at 92 West Washington Street in Annapolis, will be open every night the outside temperature is below 32 degrees, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The warming center will be open Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Please note all referrals must check-in to the Stanton Center nightly by 9 p.m. 

Emergency Operations Center and Annapolis Call Center: The Emergency Operations Center is at an “enhanced” level as staff monitors weather conditions. The Annapolis Call Center will be operational throughout this event for non-emergency questions related to the winter storm and City Services. Annapolis residents can call 410-260-2211. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1. 

City of Annapolis Employee Leave Policy: The Annapolis City Manager will make a determination on any late arrival or liberal leave policies early Thursday morning. Any announcements will be posted to the home page of the City of Annapolis website at www.Annapolis.gov. 

Snowpaths Snow Plow Tracking: The City of Annapolis uses SnowPaths to provide residents, business owners, and visitors with GPS tracking of winter road maintenance during snow and ice events. Accessible online at www.annapolis.gov/snowpaths, SnowPaths displays the latest updates on road salting and plowing operations and highlights priority routes for essential emergency travel, making it safer and easier to navigate Annapolis during winter storms.

Download the “Prepare Me Annapolis” mobile app to receive important push notifications on your smartphone. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices.