An arctic front and windstorm will make parts of Maryland feel as cold as minus 15 degrees this weekend.

The National Weather Service issued a high-wind warning, an extreme-cold warning and a hazardous-weather outlook for Central Maryland.

Light snow starting 1 p.m. on Friday could disrupt the afternoon and evening commute on untreated roads. It’s unlikely that snow will accumulate more than one inch, though. Some schools are closing early due to the inclement weather.

Forecasters are more concerned about the windstorm this weekend, as winds could gust as high as 60 mph, said Kyle Palazzi, a meteorologist at the weather service’s Baltimore/Washington office.

After a brief streak of barely above freezing weather, temperatures will drop on Saturday with a high of 19 and a low of 9, Palazzi said. The high-wind warning for Central Maryland will be in effect starting Saturday at 4 a.m. through 7 p.m.

Power outages possible

Widespread power outages are possible Saturday as damaging winds could knock down trees and power lines. Wind chills will be as low as minus 15.

Baltimore Gas and Electric is monitoring the forecast and will make staffing adjustments as necessary, said company spokesperson Nick Alexopulos.

Residents should make sure they have blankets, water and nonperishable food if they lose power, according to BGE. People should also consider having an emergency kit with a battery-powered radio, flashlight, medications and important phone numbers, said Lydia Parker, a spokesperson for the company.

Customers can report outages online, through BGE’s mobile app, by texting 68243 or by calling 877-778-2222.

Forecasters are advising against driving during this period. If you must go outside, dress in layers and watch out for falling debris and tree limbs. And if you stay home, make sure to avoid windows as winds pick up.

Keeping warm

An extreme-cold warning is also in effect from Saturday at 4 a.m. through the early hours of Sunday. Keep pets indoors as much as possible and dress in layers, as dangerously cold wind chills are expected.

The Baltimore City Health Department issued a Code Blue for extreme cold through Monday morning, according to a news release.

Here are the warming centers in Baltimore that are open during the weekend:

• My Sister’s Place Women’s Center: 17 W. Franklin Street
• Weinberg Housing & Resource Center: 620 Fallsway

Here are the overnight shelters available Saturday and Sunday:

• MCVET: 301 N. High Street (Men only)
• Weinberg Housing & Resource Center: 620 Fallsway (Women only)
• Sleep Inn & Suites Hotel: 301 Fallsway (For families, couples and women)

City residents who need a shelter for the evening can call the city’s Shelter Hotline at 443-984-9540 between 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. For requests between 9 p.m. to midnight, people should contact 443-695-7378.