December 22 Early Fog And Freezing Then Windy

Wednesday December 22

This is a brief report with a focus on this morning and the rest of today. I will follow with a complete forecast later this morning. 

The system that clipped us with light rain and some sleet pellets last night has moved out. Some clearing has allowed two things of some concern this morning. Nothing major, but worth attention:

1. Fog is forming
2. Temps inland have dropped below freeing. 

The result may be some icing by daybreak in spots. Most sensitive are elevated bridged and ramps, so please pay close attention.

6 AM Conditions

Temperatures

Relative Humidity: 

Closer to 100% is where FOG has or will be forming. 

Note: I will update conditions all morning on the Live Weather Page

Morning Surface Weather

Low Pressure is off of North Carolina, with light rain extending up I-95 to metro NY and mix into New England. 

To the west is a Cold Front that will arrive by noon. THEN strong winds will force temps to fall during the afternoon. 

Wind Forecast Animation

7 AM to 7 PM

Peak Wind Gusts- mph

Temperatures at Noon

This is when the max should be for the day. 

Temperatures at 4 PM

It will be turning colder for your trip home.

Weather Almanac: Climate Data

TODAY December 22

Normal Low in Baltimore:  27ºF

Record 4ºF in 1989

Normal High in Baltimore: 43ºF

Record 71ºF 2013

I will have the complete forecast in my next report later this morning. 

ALSO SEE

NOAA OUTLOOK: Warm Mid December, Please Let Me Explain

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

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