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January 16 Record Snow Ends The Drought: Arctic Winds And Chill Today
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January 16, 2024
Tuesday Morning Update
The snow drought is over for Baltimore, and it ended with a daily record! I’ve been reading comments from many who were excited about hearing a snowplow for the first time 2 years. That also means roads are still covered and need more work. Schools have been delayed and some upgraded to closings as a Winter Storm Warning remains in place. Some light snow or sleet is still possible this morning.
The official climate report from BWI Airport was 4.1 inches, setting a new daily record for January 15. There has been more snow overnight, so we will add it to the storm total.
The last time there was 1 inch of snow on the ground was February 1, 2022. The span between was 713 days!
Other snow reports from regional airports:
- Washington National = 3.4”
- Washington Dulles = 4.1”
School Delays OR Closings?
Given the additional snow AND cold temps, many area schools that have already been delayed might upgrade to closings. It’s worth double-checking.
Many areas did overachieve, with snow on the upper end of expectations close to or above that 4-inch mark. We will have a full wrap-up later this morning.
Snow in Annapolis
Thanks to Sue Steinbrook for sharing this beauty.
Winter Weather Alerts
The upgrade to a Winter Storm Warning was issued for Central Maryland (expires at 10 AM) to Southern Pennsylvania (expires at noon).
Temperatures
We are well below freezing!
The day will turn windy and remain very cold!
Morning Surface Weather
There has been some sleet and freezing rain showers across central Maryland. But with temps below freezing it is worth taking extra caution on the roads.
Snow is generally pushing north into Northern PA, NY, and New England.
A few more light snow bands may clip northern Maryland and Southern PA through the morning.
The rest of the day will turn WINDY and COLD!
Radar Simulation:
7 AM HRRR Model
Animation 8 AM to 3 PM
Afternoon Temperatures
Wind Forecast
Expect winds between 15 and 30+ mph. Given the light snow, there may be blowing and drifting over sidewalks and roads.
Wind Chill
CLIMATE DATA: Baltimore
TODAY January 16
Sunrise at 7:24 AM
Sunset at 5:09 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 25ºF
Record 1ºF in 1964
Normal High in Baltimore: 43ºF
Record 71ºF 1953
Wednesday Weather
Temperatures: Morning
These are the actual forecast numbers for thermometers… not the wind chill.
Fresh snowpack and a clear sky will help with the chill!
Temperatures: Afternoon
Looking Ahead
The next storm looks similar with the upper-level winds/jet streak in the arctic air mass separated from the surface Low.
The trend is your friend! So we must consider a similar type of event with a cold and powder-type snow during the afternoon and evening.
Snapshot: Friday Afternoon
Given the already chilly ground and cold temps, this may have a travel impact during the day and into the overnight.
Storm Animation: Thursday Afternoon to Saturday Afternoon
7 Day Outlook
Remaining COLD all week.
Ravens will host the Texans on Saturday, and it will be COLD!
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