"Maryland Braces for Dangerous Cold and Snow Streak Break"

Maryland is experiencing dangerously cold temperatures and slippery travel conditions, prompting an ALERT DAY. Temperatures are in the lower teens with wind chills in the single digits to below zero, and any uncleared surfaces are extremely slick and slippery. Despite abundant sunshine, temperatures will only reach the upper 20s, with wind chills remaining in the single digits and teens. A re-freeze of any melted snow is expected Thursday night, and light snow may break out as early as Thursday evening, potentially leading to accumulation. The weekend forecast is looking brutally cold but dry and sunny, with a major January thaw expected next week.