Posted on 01/27/26
BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, January 27, 2026) — This morning, Mayor Brandon M. Scott issued the following update regarding the ongoing winter storm that has caused snow accumulation, icy conditions, and freezing temperatures.
The Baltimore City Emergency Operations Center (EOC) remains activated. The State of Emergency declaration issued by Mayor Scott on Friday, January 23rd remains in effect.
Forecast Update
The Baltimore region is under a cold weather advisory until 11:00 AM per the National Weather Service (NWS). Last night saw sub-zero degree temperatures with wind chill.
Baltimore Snow Corps
Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the City of Baltimore have officially launched a new neighbor-to-neighbor snow assistance program, called “Baltimore Snow Corps.” Baltimore Snow Corps is a pilot volunteer program that helps connect residents who need assistance clearing snow and ice from sidewalks with neighbors who are willing to help during winter weather events.
This program is designed to support seniors, people with disabilities, and others who may have difficulty safely clearing sidewalks during snowstorms. It relies on community volunteers and does not replace city snow operations.
To date, more than 1000 residents have requested assistance. Mayor Scott would like to encourage residents interested in volunteering to sign-up through the methods below. Students who have a snow day will be eligible for service-learning hours if they participate. On the volunteer sign-up form, student volunteers should list your school as the organization and indicate that you’d like to accrue service-learning hours in the notes section.
Residents that need help or want to volunteer can sign-up by calling 311, use the 311 web page, or use the BALT311 app. A small team operating out of the Emergency Operations Center will be monitoring service requests on a rolling basis, and will attempt to match volunteers with residents nearby who need assistance. More information is available at moca.baltimorecity.gov/baltimore-snow-corps.
Solid Waste Operations
Due to the snowstorm, icy conditions, and forecasted freezing temperatures, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) is implementing a temporary shift in trash and recycling operations beginning today, Tuesday, January 27, 2027, to protect public safety and maintain essential services.
DPW anticipates that many alleys will be impassable due to snow and ice buildup, requiring operational adjustments to ensure crews can safely access neighborhoods and continue trash collection.
Residents who receive alley trash collection and whose normal pickup day is Wednesday through Friday are asked to move their trash to the end of the alley or to the front of their home to ensure continued access for collection crews. Residents are also asked to be careful not to block alleys so emergency vehicles, neighbors, and service crews can pass safely.
Service updates include:
This temporary collection approach allows DPW to focus operational resources on removing as much trash as possible during severe winter conditions.
Residents are encouraged to work together with neighbors, especially those who may need assistance moving trash, to help keep neighborhoods clean and accessible.
If a trash pickup is missed, residents should call 311 to notify the City, and DPW crews will return to remove the trash.
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will continue providing real-time updates and service alerts through official communication channels.