[captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> and overnight snowstorm leaves several inches throughout the state making for a potentially messy commute. it is pretty outside. this is a special edition of 11 news today. >> the winter weather is our big story this morning. let us get a check on our conditions with tony pann. >> you may see some snow flurries for the next couple of hours as the storm is going away. the roads are ok.

the storm is pulling away to the east now. there may be some snow shower activity along the eastern shore. the accumulating snow is over with. we are a touch below freezing in most areas. some icing on streets that have not been treated yet. here is a summary for you. temperatures slightly below freezing this morning. tomorrow looks like a nice one. another storm is more significant coming in later in the week. >> we drive in from different areas. >> no problem.

>> that was my experience as well. there are going to be some icy spots out there. most of the major roadways are in pretty good shape for the most part. be careful this morning. there are accidents to tell you about. in the of owings mills reason and a water main break and 1 shunpikes bill. a slow go around the area. that is what you expect for conditions the way they are. and accident coming in and near pasadena. 12 minutes on the outer loop northeast side. 40 minutes on the outer loop

west side. -- 14 minutes on the outer loop west side. roads here are in pretty good shape. volume is going to change this. to the rows are in pretty good shape. that is the latest. over to you. >> a winter storm warning remains in effect in most of the viewing area until 10:00 this morning. >> our reporter joins us live from reisterstown. >> good morning. we are doing ok. the snow is history. the drive up here is pretty smooth sailing.

the major roadways looking pretty clear. very clear considering the snow stopped an hour or so ago. salt trucks are trying to make sure the roads are not slick. they are still wet. some of the secondary roadways are pretty slushy as well. use extra time and caution this morning. a wet snow and a more compact snow than what we were seeing this weekend. the rose look pretty good right now. let's talk to sandra in the city. >> it has been quite a winter so far. i am at roland park avenue at the starbucks. check out the hill behind me.

it is usually a problem spot with this type of weather. they have been following this for the last hour. there is a school right behind me across the street. you cannot see that right now. things are looking good for this which can be difficult when we have a snow event. this will give you a good size of the accumulation. the crews are very proactive in getting the salt trucks out. they were out as early as yesterday evening. they continue throughout the night.

they are really doing their job making sure these streets can be navigated. we are concerned about what is coming for the weekend. it could be pretty big. that is it for now. back to the news from. >> the side roads could be good news for students. >> they are making sure the side streets and sidewalks are treated. only a handful of delays. one school in dundalk is closed

today. they are checking the side streets. once we get the word, we will pass it along to you. back to you. >> thanks. it is 4:37. coming up, and of the ligature area conditions. >> here is a live look at traffic. the main road is clear of snow. sidewalks are still covered. we will talk about that later. another check on weather and

>> welcome back. let us start with a book that some of the numbers, the snowfall reports earlier in the day. of two of owings mills and hunt family around 5 inches. about 3 inches near the pennsylvania line. it drops off over on the eastern shore, south, and northwest. it is pretty much ending right now. sandra is outside that will take a look at hd doppler. >> i cannot wait to see the sun shine later this afternoon. it is beautiful out here.

some are digging in shoveling the sidewalks. and i spread a cloud truck is hear the wind up this big he'll -- hill. they are trying to get to these side streets to clear everything else. let us take a look at hd doppler and find out what the status of the system is right now. it is to our east. light snow flurries activity taking place on the eastern shore. high pressure will build in as it moves out of their area. it will stabilize us today and tomorrow. the bad news is we are expecting a more intense storm for friday into saturday. tony pann will tell you the news about that. back to you.

>> thanks. the difference from this over the weekend is the temperatures are a little warmer. right now, we are in the upper 20 kooky and low 30 kooky. -- 20's and a low 30's. i do not think it will be that bad after -- out there especially after sunrise. there is a wide look at the storm. things are quieting down. some snow showers still in the mountains. the clouds are breaking up in the western suburbs. he will get sunshine as we head into this morning and afternoon.

the high temperatures will be higher. here is a look at the weather for tomorrow. high pressure in control with a lot of sunshine. we are watching the storm out of the gulf of mexico. it is too early to give details. it is a little stronger and we could have bigger problems as we head into the weekend. friday, a mixture of rain, snow, and the sleet. then i think we will have snow during the day on saturday. i think it will end saturday night. how much, it is too early to determine.

temperatures will stay at or below freezing on sunday. let's check the roads this morning with sarah. >> no traffic. we will check in a little bit later. back in a bit. >> coming up, road crews are out ahead of time preparing for the overnight snowfall. >> here is a live look at traffic north6 -- 9 -- 695.

>> the winter storms are hitting the state highway budget hard.

>> their budgets are being depleted, but they will continue to service the roads. >> it is straining the budgets and the men and women that are doing this. >> it is been a rough winter for the state highway commission. before the storm this weekend, it spent $36 million. as more snow moved in tuesday night, crews will be out all night into the morning rush plowing and salting. >> we are committed in their trucks are always ready. we hope to make the burnie -- early morning rush hour decent. >> folks were out getting necessities especially high school teachers. >> we had some wine in chips for

tonight. >> there is no slipping or sliding. >> gas stations around the area were crowded and the main topic of discussion. it was making traffic easy to move. have we had enough snow that we are getting used to its? >> they did a good job. >> wbal tv. >> let us get a check on current road conditions. >> i did not have a problem. we have a couple of accidents. the major roads are passable. a water main break at milford.

s southbound 95, an accident reported. another in pasadena. we are off to a busy start. keep your speeds down this morning. checked five times. he let minutes on the outer loop north side toward 795. definitely down. -- 11 minutes on the outer loop north side toward 795. speeds are definitely down this morning. we are searching for the accident location on southbound 95 1 near85. -- near 185.

>> at our reporter joins us live from reisterstown with the latest. >> i think the snow is a powdery and i cannot make a snowball. we have several inches here. take a look at reisterstown road. it is a major road over here. things are moving fine. the roads are what right now. the snow has ended. the crews are out. we passed several of them that for dropping salt to make sure the roads to not freeze up. it is a little bit what on this road. the beltway, 795 it takes some

time to get here today. they are looking pretty good as well. not looking very bad overall. back to the newsroom. some delays. >> yes. it is early for the school system to make a call just yet. they are checking with the individual schools to see if they can get the students and teachers there. loyola university opening at 10 along with another. once we get the calls, we will let you know. if you are near the main roads, there is a good chance that you will not be out today.

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>> welcome back. a beautiful snowfall this morning. snow is pretty much over with.

accumulating snow is gone now. the rest of the day should be pretty quiet. some snow shower activity on the eastern shore. the clouds are breaking up. the roads that have not been treated could be slippery. the forecast for today, the increasing cloud, some sunshine by this afternoon. temperatures almost around 40. we will take a look at your seven day forecast in a few moments. >> here is a look ahead to 11 news today. >> we are live in reisterstown. we will take a look at the snow next. >> almost but not yet.

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>> good morning. >> thanks for joining us for 11 news today. >> we are checking the forecast. >> we were debating. isn't a couple of inches for several inches. everything means something different. >> the snowfall was between two

and 5 inches. would you say that is a couple of inches of snow, a few, several? >> anything over 8 inches is what? i do not know. >> [unintelligible] i would say a few. we had a couple of inches of snow. it is not that bad. accumulating snow is over with. we are in the low 30's. temperatures will stay below freezing