let's check the traffic with lauren cook. >> reporter: good morning. as you mentioned, we are dealing with areas of dense fog so be careful. take it slow this morning and use the low beams to navigate through reduced visibility. using the jfx do get downtown no problems. it will be nice and clear from the beltway all the way down to the fayette street. everything is up to speed through fort mchenry as well as harbor tunnel. and as we check in and look live at the beltway here at puddy hill avenue, everything is up to speed no problems up to towson. liberty road traffic moving right along no problems getting down to route 40. megan and charley over to you. >> she loved horseback riding and singing. the sandy hook school song in her house and today the family of jessica will lay her to rest. she is one of 20 children killed during the shooting massacre in newtown connecticut. >> one other child will be laid to rest this is going to be a emotionally trying week for the small connecticut community. >> funeral for two classmates happened yesterday both also

we will show you traffic right now lauren cook is the person to do that. hey lauren. >> reporter: hello, mike. if you are heading downtown, no problems whatsoever. 83, nice and clear. traveling southbound from 695 downtown to east fayette street. and here's what 95 looks like at the fort mchenry tunnel. traffic is moving along. heading out to 895, a disabled car has been cleared from the northbound lanes. checking in and looking at the abc2 timesaver traffic no delays. a normal 11 minutes from 95 up to 83. it's going to take 11 minutes as well on the outer loop from 795 down to 95. that's a look at your traffic. now over to you. >>> we heard a lot about the approaching fiscal cliff but there's a looming deadline that could have a huge impact on the economy. >> a strike involving dock workers could happen this weekend. linda so is live at federal hill and linda this could be affecting us on down the road. >> reporter: we have the port of baltimore generating lots of money and jobs. but the longshoremen thousands of them if they go on strike sunday, everythin

let's check the traffic with lauren cook. good morning. >> reporter: good morning.ou will want to use the low beams this morning because as lynette mentioned, we are dealing with dense fog across the region. but everything nice and clear here on 97 at benfield boulevard. no problems down to route 50 or heading up to 695. and if you are using 95, here's a look in howard county north of 195. it's going to take you 12 minutes to travel from elk ridge to downtown baltimore. and as we check in and look at other abc2 timesaver traffic drive times, notice the jfx is nice and clear. using that to get downtown it's going to take you 11 minutes from the beltway to fayette street. and 695 going to be in great shape all the way around. right now on the west side it's going to take you 8 minutes to travel the outer loop from 795 down to 70. megan and charley over to you. >>> 9 minutes away from 6. a holiday gift for your wallet. gas prices seem to be sliding to the lowest levels of the year. national average right now is just 3.25 a gallon according to aaa. price has fallen ever

let's get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. good morning. >>> good morning -- >> my forecast is clear, want the roads? >> so far, so good on 83. there are no problems to report here on hunt valley. traffic moving right along from shawan road all the way down to the beltway. here's a live look actually i'll show you what the beltway looks like a live picture in a few minutes coming up. but 695 great shape checking in and taking a look at the drive times. just 11 minutes right now on the east side from 95 all the way up to 83. the outer loop will remain clear over on the west side of the beltway. you're looking at just 11 minute trip traveling from 795 down to 95. and no concerns this morning traveling through the fort mchenry tunnel. it's going to take you just eight minutes northbound from the beltway all the way to the toll plaza. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. megan and charlie, over to you. >>> he's only 59 years old and already he has had four strokes. >> now michael brandy is walking across the united states

let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. >> reporter: good morning. the fog is going tonight main concern. there's a lot of reduced visibility across the region. so slow down this morning and take it slow and use the low beams. you can see more of the road and less of the fog. traveling on 95 a crash is cleared from the northbound lanes at route 32. we do have an accident on columbia pike right along the southbound lanes at bridge changey road. and we look -- cheney road. as we look at 83 that's due to the fog, advicibility is poor and all the more -- visibility is poor all the more reason to slow down. more foggy conditions at har foreroad. you want to -- harford road. you want to wap out for an accident on -- watch out for an accident on the outer loop at york road. >>> 6:31a boughtmore county police officer is recovering at home this morning after being shot in his car and off duty at the time. they are looking for the gunman and sherrie johnson explains it looks like he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. correct. >> reporter: that's right.

let's get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. good morning. >>> good morning lynette. well we have some trouble in anne arundel county. we have some malfunctioning traffic lights on crane highway in glen burnie. so they're going to be right at hospital drive and mayo road. it's extremely important for you to treat these intersections as a four way stop. and more trouble in baltimore scan county. we have a crash right now on liberty road at old court road. a look at the beltway in the area, that outer loop really starting to slow down do expect a 13 minute ride right now from 795 down to 95. and matters could get worse because we have a crash at interstate 70. here's a look at the east side of the beltway traffic moving right along here in parkville. no problems up to towson. just an 11 minute ride right now from the outer loop up to 83. if you are using the jfx to get downtown, everything up to speed just 11 minutes to travel southbound from the beltway all the way to fayette street. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic.

let's get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. good morning. how are the roads looking? >>> good morning lynette. so far so good out on 95. here in white marsh it's going to take you just 14 minutes traveling southbound from 695 into the city. no problems to report on the beltway from parkville all the way up to towson. traffic moving along at liberty road. 11 minutes altogether to travel the outer loop from 795 down to 95. up in hunt valley, no problems to report here on the harrisburg expressway. nice and clear from shawan road all the way down to 695. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. megan and charlie, over to you. >>> breaking news a man is dead this morning after a two alarm fire broke out in his home. this happened in jacksonville and the 5600 block of sweet air road just after midnight. there were no fire hydrants near that home so the water had to be shuttled in. the fire was under control around 2:30 this morning. two firefighters were hospitalized with minor injuries. >>> many couples have been waiting a lif

let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. >> reporter: good morning. fog is going to be the main concern. there's a lot of reduced visibility. so take it slow. be sure to turn on the low beams and we have a crash in howard county in columbia right on columbia pike along the southbound lanes of route 175. and as we check in and look at the other main lines, 95 clear of delays right now. so you won't have problems getting to bwi airport. but check with your airline before you go to the airport because it could very well be delays due to all of this terrible, terrible fog we are experiencing. 83, nice and clear right now. heading downtown and as we check in and look at the beltway shall this is what it looks like in parkville. notice the reduced visibility here at harford road. so again, be sure to turn on the low beams and take it slow because it's treacherous out there. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. now over to you. >> thanks news time 5:32. baltimore county police aresearching for the person who shot an off-duty police officer that happ

lauren cook is in the traffic center. good day to buy me the christmas present you didn't give me yet. >>reporter: after the show, mike, after the show. if you are traveling up in hartford county, 95 nice and clear. there are no delays from mountain road all the way down to white marsh and it will remain clear as you do head into the city. and if you are traveling on 83 this morning, here's what it looks like up in hunt valley, warren road. no delays whatsoever, as you make your way into the city, it's going to take you the normal 11 minutes right now from the beltway all the way down to fayette street. and as we check in and take a look at the abc 2 time saver traffic drive times, no delays on 695. it's going to take you 11 minutes from the outer loop from 95 up to 83. and the west side nice and clear right now, 11 minutes on the outer loop from 795 down to 95. megan and charley, over to you. >>> as you look out your window this morning, it might be hard to bheef that we are in for another winter storm possibly. >> unbel

and let's check the traffic with lauren cook good morning. >> reporter: good morning. it's going to be a pretty cold christmas eve. traveling up in harford county no traffic to deal with right now on 95. it's nice and clear from route 152 all the way down to white marsh and for those of you traveling on 83, here's a live look north of 695. you are looking at normal conditions right now once you get on the jfx. it will take you 11 minutes traveling southbound from 695 all the way down to fayette street and looking at the other abc2 timesaver traffic drive times 695 andn great shape. no problems from -- in great shape. no problems from parkville to towson. 11 minutes on outer loop from 795 down to 95. megan over to you. >>> this morning authorities are trying to figure out what caused a 3-car accident on 295. if you were anywhere near the area you may have heard how bad it was. the crash caused a backup yesterday afternoon on northbound 295 near route 32. three people were taken to shock trauma with nonlife- threatening injuries. still no word on their current condition

lauren cook in the traffic center. good morning, lauren. >>reporter: good morning, mike. the snow hasn't affected the traffic just yet. but that will all change later this morning. so definitely take it slow out there. up in hunt valley, 83 nice and clear. no delays from scwhann road down to 695. if you are traveling downtown, here's what 95 looks like at 395. traffic moving right through that fort mchenry tunnel. no delays through the hush tunnel either. as we take a look at the abc 2 time saver traffic drive times, 695 also in great shape. no problems on the east side. it's going to take you that normal 11 minutes on the outer loop from 95 up to 83. and 11 minutes on the west side on the outer loop from 795 down to 95. megan and charley, over to you. >>> for some taking down the christmas tree can be a sad time because it signifies the end of the holidays. >> for allison stewart that, process is going to take longer than most. she has 103 christmas trees inside and houdz her home. each has a different theme. the addiction to pine trees started about 13 years ago with th

let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook good morning. >> >> reporter: -- >> reporter: good morning. fog is an issue again this morning. take it slow and use the low beams. traveling in howard county, no delays at all here on interstate 70 but it will be nice and clear from columbia pike all the way over to 695. here's a live look at the beltway right now at old court road. traffic is moving right along only 7 minutes right now to travel the outer loop from 795 down to 70. and as we check in and look at the other abc2 timesaver traffic drive times the beltway nice andclear from parkville to towson and traveling on 95 in white marsh foggy conditions in that area but four minutes southbound from route 43 down to the beltway. megan and charley over to you. >>> people living. >> newtown connecticut are trying to pick up the pieces of their lives after friday's horrific shooting. >> this morning most children will return to school for the first time since that tragic day. but for those who attend sandy hook elementary they are not going to class just yet. hundreds of teacher

let's get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. good morning. >>> good morning lynette. i'm missing that warm weather. well, we have some trouble in glen burnie right now. there are malfunctioning traffic lights on crane highway. at the intersections of mayo road and hospital drive. so it's extremely important to treat these areas as a four way stop. if you are traveling on 97, here's a live look right now at ben field boulevard. and you'll notice everything going to be up to speed traffic though is starting to pick up in the area but no significant delays as you make the drive down to route 50. or head up to 95. and here's a -- 695. and here's a live look at the west side of the beltway here at liberty road nine minutes to travel the outer loop from 795 down to 70. inner loop will be clear through pikesville. and check in and take a look at the drive times, no problems to report on the beltway. the east side nice and clear. and 95 the northeast corridor going to be in great shape. just 15 minutes in white marsh to travel southboun

let's check the traffic with lauren cook. >> reporter: good morning. murray christmas eve. >> back to you. >> reporter: if you are -- merry chris mag eve. >> reporter: back to -- >> back to you. >> reporter: no problems from shawan to the beltway. heading downtown, this is what 95 looks like at 395. there are no problems right now. if you are traveling from the white marsh area it's going take you 50 minutes to travel from 695 all the way to downtown. and if you are traveling on 695, this morning, everything will be nice and clear. no delays on the east side just 11 minutes on the outer loop from 95 all the way up to 83. and 11 minutes on the west side as well. traveling the outer loop from 795 down to 95. megan over to you. >>> all right. thanks. former rg steelworkers are trying to make the most of the holidays despite being out of a be job. former workers gathered for their annual holiday party and the kid had breakfast with santa and received a few gifts from the big guy. but despite the atmosphere it was an emotional day for the workers who know i

let's get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. good roads looking? >>> good morning lynette. so far so good in howard county. interstate 70 nice and clear from columbia pike all the way over to 695. a look at the northwest corner of the beltway here at old court road no problems whatsoever. an easy ride making the push down to route 40. a look at the abc2 timesaver traffic drive times, you're looking at an 11 minute ride on the east side of the beltway traveling the outer loop from 95 all the way up to 83. and no concerns right now in white marsh, 95 nice and clear. just four minutes to travel from route 43 down to 695. that's a look at your traffic. megan and charlie, over to you. >>> the fire is blamed for killing a person at his home this morning. we have this breaking news out of bald win. that fire broke out just after midnight on the block of sweet air road. there were no fire hydrants near the home and the water had to be shuttled in. it was under control finally around 2:30 this morning. crews are trying to figure out exac

could be a foot of snow, lauren cook, out to the west. want to go skiing later today? >>reporter: sure, why not. >> good. do your stuff. >>reporter: so, mike, right around 9:00, that's when the snow is supposed to fall. so if you are traveling out and about at that time, definitely take it slow because it's going to be pretty slick. now, 95 nice and clear in white marsh. you're looking at just a 14- minute ride from the beltway all the way into the city, and 695 going to be nice and clear this morning as we check in and take a live look here in parkville at harford road. everything moving right along. no problems getting up to 83. and 83 will be clear if you are use thag to get downtown. that's a look at your abc 2 time saver traffic. megan and charley, over to you. >>> from freezing rain and tornadoes, heavy snow, parts of the south and the midwest took a beating on christmas morning. >> sure did. we're going to take a look at the damage left behind as many prepare for a second round of bad weather. >>> and this is what it looked like in our area on christmas eve. but

let's check of the time saver traffic with lauren cook. >> it is starting to feel like winter. i'm not a fan. and we have a crash to tell with you on 895 along the southbound lanes at the steel bridge, not causing any significant delays. 95 will be nice and clear through the tunnel if you are traveling on the beltway here is a live look at liberty road. everything moving along. no problems traveling down to route 40, here is what 83 looks like. and you will not have any problems getting into the city just 11 minutes right now. normal continues traveling southbound all the way to fayette street. over to you. >>> and 5:14. forget the ravens and redskins this is the battle of the beltway. and travel channels comparing the two and wants tube part of it. they will be at the market filming for a special right now and we're joined by the executive director of the lexington and baltimore public markets. good morning to you. >> good morning, how you are. >> doing well. what is the competition all about? >> well, i think that they want to be federal will they wanted to compare them. >> w

let's check the traffic now with lauren cook good morning. >> reporter: good morning. if you are headed out to 695 there are no delays from parkville all the way up to towson and for those of you heading downtown, 83 also going to be nice and clear as we take a look at abc2 timesaver traffic crime time. 11 minutes from towson all the way to downtown baltimore. and if you are using 95 this morning, here's what it looks like downtown at 395 no delays through the fort mchenry tunnel. that's your traffic megan over to you. >> 10 minutes after 5. if you are traveling this week, you may want to pay close attention to the weather because some areas, it's a nightmare. we will tell you about two storms that depending on where you are traveling could create a major holiday disaster returning from the vacation plans. we have all the details straight ahead. >>> plus he is on his way to deliver presents to good little girls and boys but will the bad weather prevent santa from making a stop in our area. we will look as we track old st. nick. did you get chips for the party? nope. ch

we'll break down two track scenarios lauren cook in just a little bit. you will break down the traffic. >>> as you mentioned we have heavy winds this morning. so take it slow. traveling across the bay or the key bridge. in howard county right now. icy conditions are possible that's going to be an issue across the region. definitely reduce the speeds and no delays right now on interstate 70. it's nice can clear in columbia pike all the way over to 695. and the west side of the beltway also going to be free of delays. right now you're looking at the normal 11 minutes on the outer loop from 795 down to 95. and you're taking a live look right now the parkville. everything up to speed here at harford road. you won't have any issues getting up to towson. megan and charlie, over to you. >>> snow, rain, wind people all over the country are bracing for what could be another round of winter storms. >> after severe weather caused dangerous christmas day tornadoes throughout the dope south. coming up we're going to show you new video of the tornadoes touching down.

let's get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook over there. what's going on on the roads? are we talking ice or are we talking bay bridge restrictions or both? >>> a little bit of both. yes. we are dealing with a lot of gusty winds this morning. so take it slow traveling across the bay bridge or the key bridge and icy conditions still possible across the region. you want to be careful across overpasses or bridges and a live look right now in interstate 70. nice and clear, no problems to report from columbia pike all the way over to 695. and the beltway also going to be in great shape as we check in and take a live look at the abc2 timesaver traffic drive times. no delays on the west side. just eight minutes right now to travel the outer loop from 795 down to 70. and it will remain clear from parkville all the way up to towson. for those of you traveling on 95 no issues getting to bwi airport and the northeast corridor also in great shape. just 14 minutes to travel southbound from the beltway all the way into the city. that's a look at your tra

let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. good morning. >> reporter: good morning. 65 degrees. i thought it was supposed to be december. it doesn't feel like it out there. as lynette said it's pretty dreary day. the roads are really slick due to that rain we received and fog is going to be the main concern. dealing with reduced visibility across the region. right now if you are traveling in white marsh you are not look at any delays on 95. altogether, it's going to take you 14 minutes southbound from the beltway all the way into the city. and if you are using 695 in parkville, the foggy conditions are really going to persist as we check in and look at harford road. notice a lot of reduced visibility out there and it's extremely important for you to turn on low beams and take it slow because you need to. it's pretty bad out there. you can't see much. and here's what 695 looks like on the northwest corner at old court road. traffic moving along altogether it's going to take you 11 minutes to travel the outer loop from 795 down

let's check on the traffic scene this morning lauren cook on the traffic wall how are we doing. >> reporter: so far so good heading to bwi airport. nothing in your way on 295 or 95. this is south of 195. you won't have issues getting down to dc or traveling up towards baltimore city. as far as 83 is concerned, here's what it looks like just north of 695, nice and clear here as well. you're looking at an 11 minute ride southbound from the beltway all the way down to fayette street and as we look at the other abc2 timesaver traffic drive times no delays on 695 on the east side it's going to take you 11 minutes on the outer loop from 95 up to 83. the inner loop will be clear down to 95 as well and no problems to report over on the west side you are looking at an 11 minute ride as well on the outer loop from 795 down to 95. megan and charley over to you. >>> 5:31. look at other top stories this morning. a man 65 years old or possibly older pass aid way from hypothermia according to the department of mental health and hygiene. >> this is the first hypothermia death to be confirmed this winter. 1

with lauren cook good morning. >> good morning. merry christmas eve. traveling in baltimore county, do watch out for a crash in owings mills. it's on green spring valley road at spring hill road. using 83 this morning, as we check in and look live north of 695, you will notice traffic moving right along no problems getting downtown. and this is what 95 looks like at 395 no delays through the fort mchenry tunnel and harbor tunnel clear. you won't have problems getting to bwi airport this morning. and as we look at the abc2 timesaver traffic drive times, 695 going to be in great shape right now in the east side it's going to take you 11 minutes to travel the outer loop from 95 up to 8 3. no concerns on west side an 11 minute ride on outer loop from 795 to 95. that's the traffic now megan over to you. >>> the tragedy at sandy hook elementary has put a renewed focus on gun control laws and with that debate heating up, the nra president stood firm on the organization stance that gun control legislation is not the answer for stopping violencech the group has

but we are going to 40 lauren cook so it's another chilly day. we will talk weather in a little bit. let's talk traffic and how are the roadways. >> reporter: so far so goodch nice and clear right now -- good. nice and clear right now. no issues on interstate 70 from columbia pike over to 695. and if you are traveling on the beltway, as we check in and look live at the west side, here at liberty road, no problems to report. normal 11 minute ride on the outer loop from 795 down to 95. and looking at the other abc2 timesaver traffic the east side of the beltway nice and clear. 11 minutes on the outer loop from 95 to 83. northeast corridor of 95 is in great shape. no delays in white marsh. it will take 4 minutes to travel from route 43 to the beltway. megan and charley, over to you. >>> it's estimated mr. are more than 2,000 craft beurre ris operating and -- brewerys and growing. there's a car wash that has its own fill station called gorilla growlers. beer sales nationwide have seen a huge uptick during the past year. the first bump in three years.

let's see what's going on on the roadways, lauren cook over in the traffic center. hi, lauren. >>reporter: hi, mike. as the morning progresses, you want to be extra careful. around 8:00, 9:00, that's when the rain will start to fall. the roads will be slick. you're taking a look at hartford county, no delays on mountain road norks problems getting to white marsh this morning. heading up to hunt valley, this is what 83 looks like at schwann road. things do remain clear as you get onto the jfx and head downtown. you're looking at an 11-minute ride traveling on east fayette street. 695 right now conditions are nice and clear on the east side. it's going to take you 11 minutes on the outer loop from 95 all the way up to 83. and this same travel time over on the west side to travel the outer loop from 795 all the way down to 95. that's a look at your abc 2 time saver traffic. megan and charley, over tou. >>> news time right now 6:16. if you want to get healthy this year, just take a look at your kitchen cupboards. what do you see? if your answer is sugary foods, fried foods, then it

let's check the traffic with lauren cook good morning. >> reporter: good morning. we have several accidents to tell you about. we have two in baltimore isn'ty on east saratoga -- silty -- city at east saratoga and green spring valley road at spring hill road. traveling on 795, no problems to report whatsoever. it will be an easy ride heading to the beltway and this is what the beltway looks like. traffic is moving along normal 11 minute ride from 795 all the way down to 95. and as we look at the other abc2 timesaver traffic drive times east side of the beltway in great shape. 11 minutes to travel the outer loop right now from 95 all the way up to 83. and 95 nice and clear in white marsh four minutes from route 43 down to the beltway and the south side will be nice and clear and you won't have any problems getting to the airport this morning. route 295 also going to be free of delays. that's a look at your traffic megan over to you. >>> three minutes after 6. if you thought putting off your holiday shopping would mean less people in the stores, think again. millions

let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. >> reporter: good morning. we are dealing with some fog across the region. so take it slow this morning. be sure to use the low beams. we have accidents a crash is cleared to the northbound shoulder of 83 right at 28th street. and if you use the jfx to get downtown, do expect heavy congestion right now southbound. it's going to be jammed from ruxton to street. on the beltway, the delays will continue we are dealing with a crash on the shoulder of the outer loop near 795 and you are looking at old court road. it's going to take 15 minutes right now to travel from 795 down to interstate 70. if you are traveling on 95 downtown, a different story at 395. no problems getting through the tunnel this morning. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic now over to you. >>> it's the end of the year and you want to show appreciation for those who you do business. how many how much do you tip? experts say a hairstylist or barber close to one visit a handyman who does work around the house 15 to 20 dollars is the amount

let's get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. over in the traffic center. >>> good morning mike. we are dealing with heavy winds this morning. there are wind restrictions in ifect right now for the bay bridge. use caution. several accidents as well. we have trouble on 95 where there's a crash right along the northbound lanes near dundalk avenue. and also on 695, we are dealing with a crash right now in dundalk as we check in and take a live look here at the avenue. it's blocking the outer loop shoulder right now. the roads will be icy out there this morning especially on bridges and overpasses, it's important for you the take it slow and -- to take it slow and here's a live look in hunt valerie. 83 at is a ran road. it will be clear heading downtown. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. megan and charlie, over to you. >>> the state highway administration is now asking those of you who plan on hitting the road early today maybe give it a little longer. >> they want to be able to properly treat the roads so you're not slip

let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook good morning. >> reporter: good morning.are dealing with areas of fog this morning so be careful turn on the low beams as lynette mention so you can see more of the road and less of the fog. up in harford county everything is moving along here on 95. no problems from route 543 all the way down to white marsh and as we check in and look live at 695, here in towson traffic is starting to peck up on the outer loop but no significant delays. it's going to take 12 minutes from 95 up to 83. and over on the west side of the beltway traffic is certainly starting to pick up there. traveling the outer loop watch out for a disabled car at liberty road. and altogether 13 minutes to travel from 795 down to 95. megan and charley over to you. >>> by now you made the purchases and are look for stock stuffers. >> candy canes chocolate and those are the regular stayels that go in there but they can ruin your child's diet. i know no kid want to hear this but a registered dietitian suggest packages of dried fruit instead. >> what? >> granola tr

let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. >> reporter: good morning. fog is going to be the main concern out on the roads. there's reduced visibility across the region so it's extremely important for you to take it slow. turn on the low beams this morning as you head out. we have several accidents big problems in howard county. we have a crash on 95 along the northbound lanes at route 32. and another crash along the southbound lanes of columbia pike at briggs cheney road you want to watch out for. another crash westbound route 100 at route 10 and another accident on interstate 70 right along westbound lanes at old national pike. and as we check in and look live outside, here on the northwest corner of the beltway, notice a lot of fog at old court road. a 12 minute ride on the outer loop from 795 down to 95. and the foggy conditions will continue here in parkville at harford road. traffic moving along. no significant delays on the beltway but fog still going to be a huge issue. so take our advice and take it slow if you are heading out this morning. tha

temperatures in the 30s and pretty chilly lauren cook over the next seven days. let's get a check on traffic. how are the roads? >> as you mentioned 83 was a wreck yesterday but right now free of delays. you want to be extra careful this morning. the bridges and overpasses can get pretty icy in these conditions. but right now 695 is clear as we check and take a live look here in pikesville at green spring avenue. normal 11 minute ride right now on the outer loop from 795 down to 95. and here's what 95 looks like just north of 195. no problems getting down to d.c. this morning. and you're looking at a 12 minute ride from elkridge all the way into downtown baltimore. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. megan and charlie, over to you. >>> five things to know this morning as you head out the door. more than $1 million in federal aid has been set to somerset county for the victims of superstorm sandy. fema has received more than 600 applications for assistance since december 14th. >>> nelson mandela is out of the hospital. he was being treated for a lung inf

let's check the traffic with lauren cook. >> reporter: good morning.efinitely leading to a very hectic community. turn on low beams because there's reduced visibility. we have a crash on 97 along the southbound lanes at quarterfield road another on falls road right at 41st street and more problems at eastern avenue at cane street and beltway looks like a lot of reduced visibility on 695 at harford road. now over to you. >>> messy out there. go to abc2news.com for more information. see you in 30 minutes for another update. it's time to get real about what happens in the bathroom. and start talking about what you really want from your toilet paper. it's time to talk about clean. feeling clean is so important. i use quilted northern. quilted northern soft and strong is stronger than the leading value brand, for a confident clean. make a wish! i wish we could lie here forever. i wish this test drive was over, so we could head back to the dealership. [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. test drive! but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign the

let's check the traffic with lauren cook good morning. >> reporter: good morning.n baltimore city right on erdman at bel air road and problems in owings mills where there's an accident on reisterstown at rosewood lane. 695 clear and no delays on the jfx heading downtown. and this is what 95 looks like at 395. traffic is moving along no problems getting to bwi airport. megan over to you. >>> it's almost 7:30. more news weather and traffic in about 30 minutes. now back to good morning america. if we don't see you in 30 minutes have a merry christmas. [ laughter ] smoke? nah, i'm good. ♪ [ male announcer ] every time you say no to a cigarette, you celebrate a little win. nicoderm cq, the patch with time release smart control technology that acts fast and helps control cravings all day long. ♪ quit one day at a time with nicoderm cq. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ like the mistletoe >>> a festive holiday crowd here this times square, albeit a chilly one as well. we bid you all a good morning, america. george and robin enjoying the family today on this holiday. great to have

lauren cook in the traffic center. good morning, lauren. >>reporter: hello, mike.ing does pick up, this rain and snow mix will really affect the roads, so be sure to take it slow. we do have a crash in reisterstown at butler road and maryland 140. 795 will be clear and no problems to report on the west side of 695. here's what the beltway looks like in parkville. everything up to speed here at hartford road. that's a look at your traffic. megan and charley, over to you. >>> you stay with us throughout the morning at abc2news.com. we're back in half an hour with more news, weather and traffic. >> if not, have a great day. >>> good morning to you, seymour, indiana. >> oh. >> look at this. the scene oft repeated in the middle half of this country. we thank our affiliate whas tv in louisville for the pictures. that snow you see there, headed our way in the northeast. we're hoping our audience is feeling especially hearty out there in times square, as the snow is coming. go, dogs. we welcome you, america. and bid you a good morning. georgia fever, i like it. we hope you

let's get a check now of the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook.ood morning. >>> good morning lynette. well we are dealing with a water main break in baltimore county. it's right in catonsville and it has shut down maiden choice lane at tanglewood road. the west side of 695 nice and clear. can't say the same though for the east side. here's a look in parkville. the outer loop extremely jammed from harford road up to providence road. here's what 83 looks like up in hunt valley. fortunately no problems to report here at shawan road all the way down to the beltway. megan and charlie, over to you. >>> thank you for joining us, we'll have more news, weather and traffic in about 30 minutes. >> all right for now back to new york for more of "good morning america." see you soon. . >>> you are looking at the chilling confession tapes of a serial killer. revealing frightening details about targeting his eight victims. he had what he called kill kits stashed across the country. >> it's very "silence of the lambs." a female fbi agent tracked him down. >>> also

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lauren cook will keep you updated on roads. >>> even when we're not on the air, maryland's most accurate forecast is available online. click on the weather tap at the top of the page. that's where you'll find the latest updates. you'll have the full forecast with you at all times on your mobile device. >>> the cold weather has already claimed one life in maryland. state health officials said a man died from hypothermia. he died sometime between deals 18th and the 24th. hypothermia occurred most often in the elderly or young kids. dressing plop perly can help to keep hypothermia away. >> if you wear too much clothing and you begin to sweat, you become, then wet and the cold increases in a wet environment. so what you should wear should be multilayered light clothing that keeps you comfortable but not hot. >> if you believe someone is suffering from hypothermia, get them indoor and place warm towels to help reheat their body. >> russian prime minister vladimir putin sign lad law today banning americans from adopting russian clish, a law some in maryland say it's heartbreaking and punishes

the abc2's time saver traffic lauren cook will update you and we'll have live reports. >>> of course, when we're not on the air, you can get all the latest on the storm's impact at abc2news.com right in the palm of your hand. it's eve on sale this weekend, the app s head over to abc2news.com/download. >>> cold weather has already claimed a life here in maryland because of hypothermia. the state's health department is not releasing much information only saying the victim is a man 65 or older. the agency said his death happened between december 1th and christmas eve -- 18th and christmas eve. >> this is quite common in people or homeless because they're exspoalsed to the element -- exposed to the elements. it can a on it people with inadequate heating or inadequate clothing or are old enough or confused enough. >> maryland had 15 hypothermia related deaths last winter. >>> russian prime minister vladimir putin signed a bill yesterday banning americans from adopting russian children. many families were close to welcoming children intoer that homes. >> reporter: russian prime minister vla

let's get a check of the time saver traffic with lauren cook. >> good morning. it is starting to feel like december. cold out there this morning but no delays to tell you about here. and 97, nice and clear here at no problems getting down to route 50 or traveling north to 695. if you are using 95 as we check in and take a look forth of 195. you will notice traffic is moving along. no problems getting down to dc or traveling north up to the tunnels. as we check in and look at the time saver traffic drive times everything up to speed through the tunnel. 695 going to be in great shape. this is the normal 11 minutes traveling the outer loop from 95 up to 83. no concerns now on the west side of the wealthway -- on the beltway. down to 95. megan and charley, over to you. >> crime that shocked and angered many people a tourist beaten and robbed in baltimore. it was on st. patrick's day as the cameras were rolling. one of the attackers is due in court. and we have more live with the story. what is expected to happen today? >> that beating happened here on the steps of m

let's check of the time saver traffic with lauren cook. >> good morning, it will be a cold one this morning so bundle up. if you are traveling on 95. no delays down to dc. if you are heading into downtown baltimore it will take you 12 minutes from elk ridge if you are heading out to the bestway no delays now on the west side. nice and clear from 795 all the way to 95. here is what 695 looks like in towson. everything is moving along here. no delays up to 83. over to you. >>> this is not the ravens and redskins but a different battle of the beltway. >> and now a network is asking which is better federal hill or captiol hill in washington, dc. today you get to help out to put us over the top. >> the hoops tournament to help victims. how loyola is stepping forward with a classic benefiting those who are impacted by the storms. >>> federal hill the museum cross street market, you cannot find these thing in washington. and you may be wondering what i'm talking about. the travel channel is comparing the two and they will be at cross street market to hear from you. thiss is a cans to show your pri

. >> i'm lauren cooke with the traffic control. there is not much construction. but in d. there is work on 95 in green belt. bridge replacement will shut down several leans. traffic will return to normal by 5:00 a.m. ly be tracking the delays tomorrow on good morning maryland at 4:30. for the latest traffic alerts, you can go to abc2news.com, or follow me on facebook and twitter. [ female announcer ] for those who love sweets, your season is here. let's just call it the baking time of year. you need special ingredients. you need the staples. that's a given. you need safeway sugar for just $1.97. and that magic thing that makes everyone want another -- only $2.99 for land o'lakes butter. and when hands get messy, quite surely they'll say, "yum! wow! yay! what a sweeter holiday." safeway. ingredients for life. >> today was the start of a whole new world for disney. new fantasyland opened at the magic kingdom. it's twice the size of the old one and added the castle from beauty and the beast. disney tried to make it so authentic that the greetings are in french. >> i think my

check on traffic with lauren cook. >>> hey mike. wind advisory right now on route 50 right at the bay bridge and you want to reduce the speeds as well traveling across the key bridge. we have an accident not far from that scene that's blocking the outer loop right at the avenue. and as we check in and take a live look at the we side of the beltway here at liberty road traffic moving right along. no problems whatsoever. hunt valley this is what 83 looks like at shawan road. that's a look at the traffic. megan and charlie, over to you. >>> we're going to have more news, weather and traffic in about 30 minutes and we hope you stay here with us. >> all right, now let's go back to new york for more of good morning. have a great day and as always you can stay up-to-date on news, weather and traffic at abc2news.com. so, we all set? i've got two tickets to paradise! pack your bags, we'll leave tonight. uhh, it's next month, actually... eddie continues singing: to tickets to... paradiiiiiise! no four. remember? whoooa whooaa whooo! you know

let's talk traffic with lauren cook. >> reporter: that snow will affect your weekend travel. be careful traveling out tomorrow morning and, of course, we will be with you from 9 to 10:00 so tune in to get latest on the storm. taking a live look at harford county. calm commute on 95. no problems from mountain road down to white marsh and it will remain clear as you make the push downtown. here's what 695 looks like at harford road. no problems to report from parkville all the way up to towson. and traveling on the west side of the beltway as we check in and take a live look at baltimore national pike, traffic moving right along the 8 minutes on the outer loop from 795 down to 70. that's a look at your abc2 timesaver traffic. now over to you. >>> we heard a lot about approaching fiscal cliff and there's another looming deadline with a huge impact on the economy. a strike involving thousands of dock workers could be happening as soon as this weekend. abc2 news linda so is live in federal hill. i think a lot of people will impact -- wonder if it will impact us here. >> reporter:

we'll talk more about this forecast and show you maybe some more snow, lauren cook in the forecast coming up in just a little bit. >>reporter: well, mike, that snow expected to fall right around 9:00 this morning, so if you are traveling at that time, do take it slow because it's going to be pretty slick out there. we do have a crash in baltimore right on green spring avenue at cold spring lane, so watch out for that as well. if you are using the jfx to get downtown, no problems whatsoever. it will be nice and clear from the beltway to fayette street. and here's what 95 looks like downtown at the fort mchenry tunnel. no delays whatsoever. now the snow that mike was talking about, it's actually in d.c., but it's slowly creeping up 95. so definitely keep that in mind. here's what 695 looks like, traffic moving right along at baltimore national pike, no problems getting up to 795. that's a look at your abc 2 time saver traffic. megan and charley, over to you. >>> right now things don't look bad out there on the road, but as the day goes on, it's going to be changing. expect things to get a b

let's talk traffic and lauren cook over at the traffic plaza/center. how we doing out there? >>> we have icy conditions and in fact the state highway administration is urging everyone to stay off the roads until the sun comes up around 7:25. you're taking a live look right now. route 50. but we are dealing with wednesday restriction visions across the bay bridge. use caution this morning traveling across any bridge. here's what 695 looks like just south of burning highway. you will want to take caution driving across that key bridge this morning. reduce your speeds if at all possible. and as we check in and take a live look at the abc2 timesaver traffic drive times, no problems on the east side of the beltway. you're looking at just an 11 minute raid right now on the -- ride right now on the outer loop from 935 all the way up to 83. the west side will be nice and clear. just eight minutes on the outer loop from 795 down to 70. and we are dealing with a lot of icy conditions up in westminster. 795 though, free of delays it's going to take you ten minutes to travel southbound f

let's check the abc2 timesaver traffic with lauren cook. >> reporter: in addition to the fog we are dealingrouble in anne arundel county where there's a crash on eastbound route 100 at ritchie highway and baltimore county in towson a crash on crest wick road at providence. traveling on 695, speeds clocking in at 20 miles per hour at the outer loop at harford road. at liberty road heavily congested in the outer loop down to route 40. mega and charley so ever to you. >> we will have more news weather and traffic in 30 minutes. >> now back to new york for good morning america. have a great day. ♪ you are the one i want ♪ you are the one i want ♪ woo, woo, woo honey ♪ >>> the best-selling duet in pop music history. high above times square. a great crowd down below. and olivia newton-john and john travolta, back together again. they are here on "gma," this morning, after 30 years. we're going to hear some of the new songs, hear about their new causes. and what really happened behind the scenes of "grease." we say good morning, america. and elizabeth. so much of our hearts and minds still on newt

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