An impulse from the west coast traversed the midsection of the country, then developed into a low pressure system as it tracked across the Gulf states before intensifying along the Carolina coast into a major nor'easter, producing record snowfall in parts of Maryland on January 23rd. It then moved out to sea after passing by the mid-Atlantic coast early on January 24th.
Snow began falling by mid afternoon on Friday, January 22nd, then continued, heavy at times, Friday night into early Sunday morning. Wind gusts up to 35 MPH produced blizzard conditions as visibilities dropped to one-quarter mile or less in spots. Some representative snowfall totals include: 22 inches in Charlestown, 19.5 inches in Conowingo, and 14.5 inches in Fair Hill (all in Cecil County), 17.0 inches in Betterton, and 16.0 inches in Chestertown (both in Kent County), 16.0 inches in Centreville, 16.0 inches in Crumpton, 15 inches in Stevensville, and 12.0 inches in Grasonville (all in Queen Anne's County), 13.0 inches in Easton, and 12 inches in Royal Oak (both in Talbot County), 16.0 inches in Newton, and 15.7 inches in Denton (both in Caroline County).
A partial roof collapse occurred at the PRS Guitars factory on Log Canoe Circle in the Chesapeake Bay Business Park in Stevensville (Queen Anne's County) as a result of the heavy snow.
A woman in her 70s succumbed to a cardiac arrest brought on by shoveling snow near her home in Still Pond (Kent County) on Saturday, January 23rd.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declared a State of Emergency on Friday, January 22nd for the duration of the event. The Governor also requested a pressidental disaster declaration. Schools and many businesses recessed early on Friday in anticipation of the storm. National Guard units were placed at firehouses throughout the upper eastern shore to help with storm-related issues during the event. Schools were closed through Tuesday, January 26th, and opened two hours late on Wednesday, January 27th in many areas. In Cecil County, schools were closed for the entire day on Wednesday. The storm cost one town in Kent County, Rock Hall, about $11,000.
On March 4, 2016, President Obama declared the following counties federal disaster areas: Caroline, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne's. This declaration makes federal funding available on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe winter storm.  Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Winter Storm in CECIL, MARYLAND
From 22-JAN-16 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours on Friday, January 22nd, and continued through the overnight hours, through Saturday, into Saturday night. Winds gusting up to 30 mph late Friday night and Saturday reduced visibilities to under one-quarter mile at times.  Some snowfall totals include 22.0 inches near Charlestown, 19.5 inches in Conowingo, 15.3 inches in Elkton, and 14.5 inches in Fair Hill.

Winter Storm in KENT, MARYLAND
From 22-JAN-16 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours on Friday, January 22nd, and continued through the overnight hours, through Saturday, into Saturday night. Winds gusting up to 30 mph late Friday night and Saturday reduced visibilities to under one-quarter mile at times.  Some snowfall totals included 17.0 inches in Betterton, and 16.0 inches in Chestertown.

Winter Storm in QUEEN ANNES, MARYLAND
From 22-JAN-16 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours on Friday, January 22nd, and continued through the overnight hours, through Saturday, into Saturday night. Winds gusting up to 30 mph late Friday night and Saturday reduced visibilities to under one-quarter mile at times.  Some snowfall totals included 16.0 inches in Centreville, 15.0 inches in Stevensville, and 12.0 inches in Grasonville.

Winter Storm in TALBOT, MARYLAND
From 22-JAN-16 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours on Friday, January 22nd, and continued through the overnight hours, through Saturday, into Saturday night. Winds gusting up to 30 mph late Friday night and Saturday reduced visibilities to under one-quarter mile at times.  Some snowfall totals included 13.0 inches in Easton, and 13.0 inches in Bozman.

Winter Storm in CAROLINE, MARYLAND
From 22-JAN-16 14:00:00 to 24-JAN-16 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow began during the afternoon hours on Friday, January 22nd, and continued through the overnight hours, through Saturday, into Saturday night. Winds gusting up to 30 mph late Friday night and Saturday reduced visibilities to under one-quarter mile at times.  Some snowfall totals included 16.0 inches in Newton, and 15.7 inches near Denton.