December 2 Warm Today With Strong Winds

Thursday December 2

The fast moving weather cycle is bringing those winds to the surface. After a cold pattern for the past two weeks, we get a warm up today, but it will come with strong winds.  

Gusts in the mountains will push the threshold for some damage, and a advisory has been issued. 

We settle back this weekend with temps remaining a little warmer than average. Then more bumps in the road next week including another warm day and a possible wintry mix.

Morning Surface Weather

Strong winds will help to warm us up today as they roll over the mountains. 

Morning Temperatures 

Afternoon Wind Forecast

The strongest winds will be on the west facing slopes west of Frederick.

Wind Advisory

Includes Hagerstown, Cumberland, and McHenry

Afternoon Temperatures 

Weather Almanac: Climate Data

TODAY December 2

Normal Low in Baltimore:  32ºF

Record 9ºF in 1967

Normal High in Baltimore: 50ºF

Record 72ºF 1970

Friday Temperatures 

Morning

Afternoon

Looking Ahead To Next Week:

Animation Sunday Evening To Wednesday Evening

I want to be clear with my thoughts: Model guidance has been POOR for storm systems one week away. I have refrained from showing systems until within 5 days recently.

I am showing this as we are now officially in winter season, and want to follow along with you.

Here the European Model is showing showers Sunday night, then a larger storm systems on Wednesday with a track farther south. 

Will there be enough cold air?  

As of now, the snow line is close, but well NORTHWEST.  I have seen systems track faster AND south of initial calls. If that is the case, the adjusted outlook could become interesting. I am leaving that vague for now, but will continue to show this for reference to prove this is NOT the final solution, but we can see the trend in some direction. 

December 5th is Faith in the Flakes Day

See how FITF Began

7 Day Forecast

 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