here is kim dacey. >> the major roadways are mostly clear. leave extra time. the side streets are the areas we're seeing some crashes. one is that eastern. watch out for that. a vehicle is stopped on the median. some fluids in the road. we do have a few water main break in the city. one is at highland ave. another at north. lowell melser will have a live report. one lane in each direction is closed there. for the north, there is one at york road. the right lane is blocked at southbound york road. route 4 924, we have police on the scene and that is an area you might want to avoid. this is greenspring. snow has been moved off of the roadway. 95 at 175 come a disabled vehicle has a clear and it looks like traffic is moving in just fine southbound. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> the affects of the skillful yesterday are still being felt on the roads this morning. lowell melser it is live in east baltimore with more. >> some good news to tell you this morning, concerning this water main break on east north avenue in east baltimore. public works tell me

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kim dacey checking on your morning commute.hose wind warnings on the key bridge have been lifted. we still have some water main breaks in the city. one is on south highland. alltel that will be clinton street. another look at north avenue is blocking the center lanes in both directions. only one lane and getting by in both directions. we're looking pretty good as far as live to drive times are concerned. 95 north of the south side, four minutes. 60 minutes on 95 southbound. looking very nice on the major roadways. this is harford road. things are moving in just fine. this is 50. that looks like the statehouse. some i shouldng point sandy point. use extra caution on all of the roadways. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> evening rush hour will be challenging. allows some extra time. we're expecting about an inch of snow. there are some heavier bands that could come through. have your bans at the lower eastern shore around annapolis. snowe has already started to our south and west. there is a flurry activity around freder

i'm kim dacey. i'll tell you which schools took home the top honors. >> there are clouds this morning. there is a storm brewing to the south. we'll check it all out with the insta-weather plus forecast. stick around. >> welcome back to "11 news saturday morning." our top stories in just a moment. first a look outside with john. >> it is almost pleasant this morning. >> not bad. >> remember it was bitter cold? it is cold, but it is not that biting outside. clouds, lack of wind, and temperatures in the 20's to 30's. doesn't seem that bad. >> he's a half-full kind of guy. >> winter starts on tuesday, so what do we expect? there is a storm brewing to our south and southwest. the attempt of snow flurries around richmond and roanoke. we'll see how far north that gets. >> baltimore county police have identified the man who they say atemmed to sexually assault a boy. when sla dwrfment attacked, the boy yelled for help, and this morning, slay is facing several charges. >> funeral services set for the family

kim dacey checking on your morning commute. a couple of water main break to watch for. is on south highland. the alternate will be clinton street. another on north avenue, blocking the center lane. only one lane of traffic getting by in each direction. there are some wind warnings of the key bridge. 11 minutes on the inner loop west side. 95 south, 11 minutes from the beltway to 32. no delays there at all. this is the west side of the beltway of baltimore national pike. picking up just a tad in volume. no reports of delays right now. this is 50 near the bay bridge. reports of some icy conditions and some salting operations going on there. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. now let's get the latest on the buses and the trains. for that we go to kurt kronke of the mta system. good morning. >> with a light rail delight, southbound running about 20 minutes late. metro subway is on schedule. brunswick -- the pan and camden trains are on schedule. the 27 and 40 buses have 15- minute delays. there is a delay at north and chester. now back to sandra shaw. >> we are expecti

kim dacey has more about that hearing in annapolis. >> a casino could be coming to anne arundel county much sooner than expected. the plan is to open a temporary facility within the year. the commission gave its blessing to the project. >> we would have liked what been underway prior to this. but we certainly hope that you can't move forward without further interruption and delight. >> the temporary facility is the first phase of a permanent facility. the building of a parking garage -- they are building the parking garage first. it would operate that way for about a year until phase two is finished. >> so that we can get the revenue flowing quicker to the states. it seemed to be a logical way to approach the project. >> there was hope to bring a slots parlor to baltimore city. that issue is tied up in court. the chairman wants to move forward. he needs to meet with city officials first about what terms and conditions and exactly what land is available. >> we have said that we like to have all of those lots and all those parcels that the city owns to be clearly identified and the requi

here is kim dacey. >> the major roadways are mostly clear. it will be those side streets and ramps you want to watch for. they may not be as clear. we have some water main breaks to contend with. the same ones from yesterday. hyland ave is still closed. clinton street is your alternate. north avenue is another to watch for. one lane is closed in each direction. another one for the north, york and largely road -- york and rigidly road. greenspring avenue, the roads are mostly clear. this is 100. more snow with their. in the site traffic is getting by. use extra call -- use extra caution and leave more time to get to your destination. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. accumulations snow did cause a few problems in our area. water main brakes are create headaches in baltimore city and baltimore county. lowell melser it is live and northeast with the details. >> it is freezing out here and it is difficult for public works crews who have to work on east north avenue. it is a huge increase for folks who live around here and for those who have

let's check on the morning commute with kim dacey. >> we of a bad situation i-95 southbound. we will have a live look at that situation. policed traffic southbound. they were temporarily holding it because of the accident. very heavy there. rubbernecking goes on to the accident there. switching over to the life of the side of the beltway, not looking better here. outer loop a very slow. otherwise, a water main break on highland avenue, closed between pratt and bank street. only one lane in each direction getting by. a crash at eastern boulevard between market and what would drive. another question pulaski highway and crescent street. another water main break. crash on north i-95 and mountain road. seven i-95 between franklin boulevard and 140. washington boulevard and parcher street, accident at lexington and brady. leave extra time this morning. john, over to you. >> a quick look at the radar, a mix of sunshine. the radar sites are dry here. not even to garrett county. with a chilly here this morning. 23 at the airport. scattered clouds and the forecast today. a lot of sunsh

let's start with the morning commute with kim dacey. >> one of the water main breaks we're seeing is all cleared up. south highland street is open between bank and pratt street. there are icy conditions there. still dealing with a water main break on north avenue, blocking one lane in each direction. accident at 152 and pulaski highway. that my neck and cleared in the last few minutes -- that might have been cleared in the last few minutes. in elkridge, report of an accident at washington boulevard and emmorton drive. southbound traffic coming towards us on the left side of your screen. in the butt of the sluggish traffic -- a little bit of sluggish traffic. you might see a delay from 705 to edmondson ave. -- 795 to edmondson ave. >> already a little late flurry activity about gaithersburg and frederick. the bulk of the system is to our south and west. we're going to be on the fringe of this. one of the three inches distinctly possible. it is a fast mover. winter weather advisory in effect through the evening. tomorrow, high of 37 and plenty of sunshine. >> check the bottom of your s