December 1 Meteorological Winter Starts With A Little Warming Trend

Wednesday December 1

As we turn the page to a new month, this marks the start of Meteorological Winter. Our seasons are in 3 full month blocks of time, for simplicity of record keeping. 

Here is a brief look at what we can expect with the weather this month. 

Key Weather Stats (for Baltimore)

Temps (Hi/Lo)

1st =   52ºF/33ºF

31st = 42ºF/26ºF

Sun Times

1st = Sunrise 7:07 AM; Sunset 4:43 PM

31st = Sunrise 7:26 AM; Sunset 4:53 PM

Winter Solstice (Astronomical Winter Begins)

December 21 at 10:58 AM

*Days slowly begin to get longer after this day.

Full Moon:

December 19 is the Cold Moon

Snow:

Average = 2.5”

Most = 20.4” in 1966.  

2nd was 20.1” in 2009. This is debatable based on measuring for a big storm that was retroactively lowered. 

Morning Surface Weather

Another quick moving system will arrive later today. This will be on a track farther south, but with warmer air. We will expect rain by this evening with temps in the 40s.

Morning Temperatures

Not much freezing air to be found as the mild push is already underway. 

Afternoon Temperatures 

Radar Simulation:

Animation 5 PM Wed to 5 AM Thu

This product has been slow and a little limited with comparison to radar verification. So the rain may arrive in central Maryland close to sunset.

This will end before sunrise on Thursday.

Weather Almanac: Climate Data

TODAY December 1

Normal Low in Baltimore:  32ºF

Record 12ºF in 1967

Normal High in Baltimore: 50ºF

Record 75ºF 2006

Wednesday  Temperatures 

Morning

Afternoon

This will be the warmest day of the week, and turning windy.

Strong Winds

A Wind Advisory has been issued for the mountains. Gusts may reach 60 mph on the mountain peaks and some roadways.

We may see that  ‘Advisory’ expanded farther east.

Looking Ahead:

Somewhat uneventful weather this weekend with temps within 5 degree of average.

Our next weather event will be Monday with rain showers, followed by a push of slightly colder air.

7 Day Forecast

ALL FITF APPAREL

Also see:

What is Faith in the Flakes: History of December 5th Snow

Winter Outlook Series:

My Call For Snowfall

Last Winter Recap: My Old Outlook And Your Grades Of My Storm Forecasts

Winter Weather Page – Lots of resources

Solar Cycle Increasing Sunspots Suggests More Snow

Comparing 4 Different Farmer’s Almanacs: Majority colder winter outlook than NOAA

NOAA Winter Outlook- But Read The Fine Print

Signals For Early Start To Winter In November

Winter Outlook Series: La Nina Double Dip

Nor’easters May Give Hint For Winter La Nina Pattern

Winter Folklore Checklist