Special Weather Statement 03/02/2026 13:47 Maryland

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 2 at 4:47PM EST by NWS Wakefield VA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 2, 2026 - 1:47pm
Expires: 
March 2, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
A period of light snow is expected through this evening across the Lower Maryland Eastern Shore. Cameras show that a light dusting of snow has accumulated on the grass in Dorchester County. In addition, temperatures have dropped to just below freezing in Cambridge. Snow will continue for the next few hours, with around 0.5" likely on grassy surfaces. While roads will mostly stay wet, a slushy accumulation is possible on secondary roads, bridges, and overpasses (mainly in Dorchester and Wicomico Counties) with the sun beginning to go down and temperatures falling to 30-31 degrees.
Area Description: 
Dorchester; Wicomico; Somerset; Inland Worcester; Maryland Beaches
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wakefield VA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov