Folks in Western Maryland encountered some snowy weather on Tuesday. Many schools have closed for the day. Some will have remote learning days. Parts of the region could see up to 7 inches of snow.

The wintry weather is forecast to remain north and west of the city, with Baltimore expected to see mostly showers overnight and into the morning. The NWS forecasts a chance of sleet and rain after 5 a.m. Tuesday. The high for Tuesday should be in the low 40s, while overnight lows will likely drop to the upper 20s.

The storm is expected to bring snow to northwestern Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania and New York and into New England. N.J.'s governor declared an emergency for some counties.

The coldest air of the season yet will impact Maryland through Saturday. Winter weather may impact the area Sunday

A winter storm caused hazardous conditions during the morning commute in Baltimore, with snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

As November turns to December, the Baltimore area has several chances of snow and wintry mixes this week. After a rainy and cloudy Sunday, the workweek forecast begins sunnier but cold, according to the National Weather Service. A high of 44 and an overnight low around 30 are expected Monday, before Tuesday brings a chance of snow.

With a Winter Weather Advisory in effect, districts across the region are shifting Tuesday start times as slippery roads and low visibility impact the commute.

It might be time to break out the snow shovels and ice scrapers with three rounds of wintry precipitation possible this week.

Plow trucks are on standby ahead of an early round of winter weather that could impact the commute Tuesday morning.

The early morning weather challenges did look as if they would be that daunting, but by the breakfast hour, caution was advised.

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, with snow impacting the morning commute.