Tuesday March 29 Accident Video Sleet Tomorrow Severe Storm Possible Thursday

Tuesday Morning Report

There is a lot to unpack over the last day and looking head for the next few. Here we briefly summarize and look to the forecast. This includes video from the snow squall pile up on I-81 in Pennsylvania and a severe storm outlook in two days. 

I believe there is no debate that March is going out like a lion.

Yesterday’s Polar Vortex Visit

The core of the cold air has reached us. The Polar Vortex was observed over metro New York at 2 PM Monday.

Before it arrived, Baltimore reaches a high of 38ºF, just one degree above the record coldest max temp for the date.  

Snow Squall Pile Up

At least 3 people were killed in this 62 car/truck pile up on I-81 in Schuylkill County PA yesterday.

VIDEO

WARNING: This is RAW and REAL so please TURN DOWN THE VOLUME for language.

Mike Moye recorded the traffic accident on I-81. Visibility had dropped to near zero, and after the initial crash, the rest was unstoppable.  The danger here continued for people out of their cars, then in danger of getting hit. Watch closely and you will see how close some people came to being crushed. 

UNBELIEVABLE video of a pileup in Schuylkill County as snow squalls brought visibility on Interstate 81 down to near zero. Video shot live by Mike Moye (Facebook) pic.twitter.com/q1BxgUYz2O

— Joe Holden (@JoeHoldenCBS3) March 28, 2022

The aftermath was beyond belief 

Major pileup after lake effect snow created whiteout on I-81 in Schuylkill County, PA… video credit: Sam Beagle. Many folks are in a snow squall warning today — take those seriously and avoid driving if you can — they move through quickly. See you on @ABCWorldNews with the COLD pic.twitter.com/nIs5L7Olow

— Ginger Zee (@Ginger_Zee) March 28, 2022

Monday Morning Set Up

Temperatures 

Not quite at the record of 18ºF for Baltimore set in 1923, but it’s close.

Wind Chill

Surface Weather

A cold breeze but less windy today.  The next storm system is about two days away. 

Afternoon Temperatures 

Still chilly, but warmer than yesterday.

CLIMATE DATA

TODAY March 29

Seasonal Snow: 14.4”

*IN 1942 21.9” fell on Baltimore making the largest March snowstorm on record. 

Normal Low in Baltimore:  37ºF

Record 18º F in  1923

Normal High in Baltimore: 58ºF

Record 90ºF 1945

Wednesday Brief Sleet or Mix

This may come during the morning commute. Considering how cold it has been, there could be some stickage, so we need to watch this. It may only last for 1 to 3 hours.

Morning  Temperatures 

Notice the DROP just after this passes through. 

7 AM

9 AM

Afternoon

Forecast Animation Wednesday Morning To Friday Morning

That wintry mix will be the transition back to a warmer air mass.  Temps will jump to the 70s ahead of the next cold front, and severe storms may develop. 

Severe Storm Outlook

New Day- New Season – This is worth watching as well. It may affect afternoon plans.

7 Day Forecast

This weekend will be cooler but not nearly as cold as we just had.

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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