January 3, 2023

Tuesday Morning Report

One year ago today, we had our largest snow of the winter season with a record 6.8 inches falling at Baltimore’s BWI. Today, we are in the middle of a stretch of 60-degree days. The large weather system is pumping in warmer air today and midday showers. Tomorrow there will be another round, pushed into the afternoon and evening. They may produce some thunder.

It now appears more likely that some slushy snow will try to build in this weekend, but this is NOT the big pattern change.

Climate Notes:

January 3, 2022 produced a record snow for Baltimore with 6.8 inches. It was the biggest event of the season for the city area.

Headlines

• Warm with Midday Rain – More North
• Wednesday may bring a T’shower
• Slushy Snow Saturday?

Morning Temperatures 

Surface Weather

A large storm is producing snow across Nebraska and severe storms in the South. The Severe Storm Risk for tornadoes across the Gulf Coast is moderate!

We get another warm day in the Mid Atlantic with rain spreading in between 10 AM and 2 PM.

3 PM Temperatures 

Radar Simulation

Rain showers expand across our region between 10 AM and 2 PM.

Snapshot: 11 AM

Rain showers reach the western and northern suburbs.  More likely between Frederick, Westminster, to York and Lancaster in PA.

Showers may reach parts of the Baltimore beltway.

Snapshot 1 PM

Showers may expand across central Maryland including Baltimore and Annapolis.

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CLIMATE DATA

TODAY January 3

Normal Low in Baltimore:  27ºF

Record 0ºF in 1879

SNOW: 6.8” 2022

Normal High in Baltimore: 44ºF

Record 68ºF 2000

Polar Vortex Report

In case you missed this, I explain the stable circulation now and disruption forecast by mid January. Compare to 3 recent winters that were similar: Record warmth was followed by record snow.

https://justinweather.com/2022/12/29/focus-on-the-polar-vortex-warm-start-to-2023-and-expected-wintry-turn-mid-january/

Wednesday 

Morning 

Remaining mild in the mid 50s.

Afternoon 

Another warm afternoon, with showers and some storms.

Radar Simulation: 12 PM to 9 PM Wednesday 

Showers may have some rumbles of thunder.  We we still see more rain or at least steadier rain north of Baltimore.

Storm Animation: 10 AM FRI to 10 PM SAT

This next impulse will try to produce rain and snow on Saturday… However the temperatures will be marginal. 

Snapshot 10 PM Saturday

It has looked like the atmosphere was going to try to produce something but the timing has been tough to pin down. I would expect this time frame to remain a moving target. Temps will be more likely to stay above freezing in metro areas, but stickage has a better chance inland. 

My Thoughts:

Winter Weather Folklore:

If in winter there is thunder, it may snow in one week or under.

This may play out during this week and is more common than you might imagine. Big warmth, followed by winter fighting back. We will keep tracking as it has looked like the atmosphere was going to try something.

7 Day Forecast

Warm start to the week, then ending closer to average. This is not an arctic outbreak, so the snow chance this weekend may be slushy… Meaning in higher elevations it could stick, but near metro areas it may snow and melt on the ground. 

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My Winter Outlook: Not A Typical La Niña!

I see many factors to support colder influence with multiple systems. Early and later in winter. Check it out.

Winter Outlook 2023 For Snow Not Typical La Niña Plus Polar Vortex Disruption

Also See The Winter Outlook Series:

Atmospheric Memory Suggests Active Winter Storm Pattern Outlook

Winter Outlook 2023 From NOAA Very Different Than Farmers Almanacs

Farmer’s Almanac Comparison

Winter Outlook 2023 Early Look At Snow From Two Farmers Almanacs

Triple Dip La Niña Winter

Winter Outlook 2023 La Niña Triple Dip Expectations

CONNECTION TO WINTER?

If you want a snowy winter, this is what you might want to look for in the rest of the tropical season. (You might be seeing a lot of commercial snow removal people out this Winter).

Record August For No Named Tropical Storms: Closer Look At Snow Following

Wooly Bear Caterpillars

Winter Weather Outlook From The Wooly Bear Caterpillar

Persimmon Seeds

Winter Weather Outlook: Persimmon Seeds And Snow Folklore

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Winter Weather Folklore Top 20 And More Outlook Signals From Nature For Cold And Snow

Normals And Records: Maryland and Baltimore Climate History

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