February 18 Windy And Turning Colder Plus Snow Shower Saturday

Friday February 18

Morning Report

This front behaved as expected with the park wind gusts, timing, and intensity.  I have already seen dozens of reports online from people that were up overnight due to the wind. Me too!

Wind Gusts

Let’s start with the strongest winds, as that forecast verified.  Most areas saw gusts over 40 mph, but many 50s including Baltimore and Hagerstown. One report of 60 mph in Martinsburg.

There have been some large trees downed blocking roads.  Also some scattered power outages. Please allow some extra time on your commute or check ahead for your route.

Cold Front: Radar Snapshot

The forecast I showed last night had the squall line crossing Baltimore around 5 AM. This worked out pretty well.

Radar Loop: 4 AM to 6 AM

There are still 2 more hours until this clears the southern and eastern part of our region.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Northern Delaware: Until 7 AM

This squall line may produce winds up to 60 mph.

Temperatures 

The spread across Maryland was incredible!

Mountains: Garrett County 24ºF

Southern MD: St. Mary’s County 70ºF

Headlines

• Today: Windy and turning colder!
• Dress for wind chills in the 20s and 30s.
• Saturday: A snow shower (north) in the afternoon.
• Monday to Wednesday: Warming Back To 60s:
• Thursday: Wintry Mix Possible 

Morning Set Up

This cold front is the main story!

Afternoon Temperatures

Afternoon Wind

Afternoon Wind Chill

Weather Almanac: Climate Data at BWI

TODAY February 18

Seasonal Snow: 14”; 

+0.2” ABOVE AVERAGE

Normal Low in Baltimore:  27ºF

Record +3ºF in 1979

Normal High in Baltimore: 45ºF

Record 75ºF 1976

Saturday Temperatures 

Morning

Afternoon

Snow Showers

Looking Ahead! Tuesday To Thursday

The next storm will surge us to the 60s with rain. The back end may  bring in a windy mix on Thursday. 

7 Day Forecast

ALSO SEE

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

ALL FITF GEAR

FITF THUNDERSNOW

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

*Disclaimer due to frequent questions:

I am aware there are some spelling and grammar typos. I have made a few public statements over the years, but if you are new here you may have missed it:

I have dyslexia, and found out at my second year at Cornell.  I didn’t stop me from getting my meteorology degree, and being first to get the AMS CBM in the Baltimore/Washington region. 

I do miss my mistakes in my own proofreading. The autocorrect spell check on my computer sometimes does an injustice to make it worse. 

All of the maps and information are accurate. The ‘wordy’ stuff can get sticky. 

There is no editor that can check my work when I need it and have it ready to send out in a newsworthy timeline. 

I accept this and perhaps proves what you read is really from me…

It’s part of my charm.

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