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.

A State of Emergency has been declared in Maryland by Governor Wes Moore due to the expected threat of the winter storm forecasted to hit Maryland.The storm wi

Governor Wes Moore declared a state of emergency Sunday across Maryland and closed the state government on Jan. 6 as a winter storm approached the region.

Governor Wes Moore has declared a State of Preparedness ahead of expected winter storms in Maryland Sunday through Monday.

Maryland has entered a state of preparedness ahead of Monday’s snowstorm that is likely to bring 4 to 6 inches of snow to the Baltimore area. The state of preparedness, which enhances the state’s ability to respond effectively to potential weather hazards,

Latest weather data shows that Anne Arundel and other southern and central counties could see 9 to 11 inches of snow Monday as meteorologists predict the heaviest portion of the storm to pass over Central Maryland — prompting increased snowfall predictions statewide.

A slight shift in the snowstorm headed to the Baltimore region Sunday night might bring fewer inches of snow to the area. Gerard Jebaily, chief meteorologist for FOX45 News, said the storm will bring about 4 to 6 inches of snow to the area,

Baltimore County officials are preparing for extreme winter weather conditions. Baltimore is expected to get from six to nine inches of snow, according to FPX4