March 14, 2023
Tuesday Morning
Happy Pi Day! Today is 3/14 and to celebrate we get a piece of the Nor’easter pie. The snow showers that we were expecting have materialized. As of 6 AM, a moderate snow was falling over parts of Carroll and Baltimore Counties in Maryland. A coating is possible in some spots. The flurries have extended much farther with strong winds and cold air. Yes, it feels like winter!
Doppler Radar Loop
5 AM to 6 AM
Notice the pulse of moderate snow over Carroll County, MD.
Doppler Radar Snapshot at 6 AM
There may be a coating in some places, but this is localized.
Most of us are in the 30s, with Wind Chill in the 20s or colder.
Temps have dropped into the Teens in far western Maryland.
The new storm is forming off the North Carolina Coast. This is expected to swing out into the Atlantic.
Heavy snow inland across the mountains of New York and New England. Locally we get wind and snow showers.
The storm will wrap around eastern New England then head out to the Atlantic. We will continue to get strong winds for another day.
Steady winds over 25 mph, with gusts up to 55 mph. There may be downed trees and power lines.
It is going to be uncommon to say the least.
TODAY March 14
Normal Low in Baltimore: 33ºF
Record 14ºF in 1888
SNOW: 5.8” in 1937
Normal High in Baltimore: 54ºF
Record 83ºF in 2007
Still windy, but dry.
Still windy, but dry.
The wind will be with us through tomorrow, then a big warm up ahead of the next rain on Friday.
My REALISTIC Expectations for the COLD OUTLOOK
Winter History: Low Snow And Late Starts
See my research based on Baltimore data since 1883.
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I see many factors to support colder influence with multiple systems. Early and later in winter. Check it out. https://justinweather.com/2022/11/22/winter-outlook-2023-for-snow-not-typical-la-nina-plus-polar-vortex-disruption/
Winter Outlook 2023 Early Look At Snow From Two Farmers Almanacs
https://justinweather.com/2022/09/09/winter-outlook-2023-la-nina-triple-dip-expectations/
If you want a snowy winter, this is what you might want to look for in the rest of the tropical season. https://justinweather.com/2022/08/31/record-august-for-no-named-tropical-storms-closer-look-at-snow-following/
https://justinweather.com/2022/10/25/winter-weather-outlook-from-the-wooly-bear-caterpillar/
