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TIMELINE: When Will We See Snow In Maryland? 3-6 Inches Expected

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- Maryland could see significant snowfall Wednesday as a system moves through the state.

A winter storm warning is in effect for Baltimore and DC metro areas from 4 a.m. Wednesday until 7 p.m. Wednesday. A winter storm advisory is in effect for most of the state from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday.

Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert For Baltimore Issued For Wednesday

WJZ's Weather Team is tracking the storm as there are contradicting models and snowfall totals could change.

Parts of Maryland could see anywhere from 4 to 6 inches. Cumberland area could even see 7 inches.

Here's a timeline of when snow is expected:

TUESDAY, 10 p.m.: Winter Storm Watch begins.

WEDNESDAY, 5-6 a.m.: Winter Storm Warning begins at 1 a.m. Light snowfall begins in Western Maryland.

WEDNESDAY, 6-7 a.m.: Snowfall begins in Central Maryland and will affect morning rush hour. Commuters should expect delays and slippery conditions are expected along roadways. Snowfall will increase throughout the morning.

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WEDNESDAY, noon-4 p.m.: Snow expected to change over to a wintry mix in the afternoon.

WEDNESDAY, 4-7 p.m.: Treacherous road conditions expected for the afternoon rush hour. Be cautious of icy roads. Wintry mix expected to change into rain this evening.

It'll then be 54 degrees Thursday with rain in the early morning.

The weather team will continue to track the snow headed our way. Stay with WJZ for the latest.

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