January 4 Weather Very Cold Some Ice And Next Snow Event

Tuesday January 4 2022

This morning we have some very cold air settling in to the region, with the lowest temperatures over the deepest snowpack. Many snow covered areas, away from the water, are in the teens with many icy spots.

A little system will creep up the coast tomorrow morning. This should being rain on Delmarva, but the back edge may catch up to cold enough air for a little icing.

Then we shift our focus to the next ‘event’ with snow Thursday night into Friday morning. 

Morning Surface Weather

It is important to note that the southern areas got hit with very heavy snow! Many areas have between 8 to 12 inches near Annapolis, Washington, southern Maryland, and central Delmarva. There is not enough equipment to clear it all, so travel might be impacted through the day. 

Morning Temperatures

Afternoon Temperatures 

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Weather Almanac: Climate Data

TODAY January 4

Normal Low in Baltimore:  26ºF

Record 4ºF in 1918

Normal High in Baltimore: 44ºF

Record 61ºF 1950

Tuesday Morning

Tracking Rain and Maybe Ice West Of The Bay. Time concern will be 4 AM to 8 AM, and for a small area that was on the north edge of the snow yesterday.

Morning Temperatures 

This needs to be washed closely for any light icing can become a concern.

Afternoon Temperatures 

I like that the models are picking up on the deep snowpack influencing temps on Delmarva.  This is important to factor in to our next weather event as well.

Looking Ahead:

1 PM Thursday to 1 PM Friday (GFS)

GFS Model

This actually performed best with the last snow event, so it gets the spotlight now.

GFS Snapshot

At this time it looks like a few hours of snow are mostly likely around midnight moving out around sunrise. 

European Snapshot

This is in line with the GFS, just a little farther east and less snow (about 2 inches for Baltimore).

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7 Day Forecast

Most of this pattern is cold and more like winter.

• Wednesday: A light and early event.
• Friday: Whatever falls should be ending during the morning. 
• Sunday: This looks like a chilly rain in the afternoon, but could have some inland ice.

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