December 24 Christmas Eve Early Morning Light Icy Mix
December 24, 2024 Monday Morning Report The result of a few very cold nights will allow this light precipitation to stick. It will only last a couple of hours AND…
Wednesday March 9
Morning Report
This is the first of two winter-like weather systems we get this week. Rain has developed, and it will be heavy. Especially in southern Maryland where over 1 inch may fall. Near Baltimore you might see some flakes mixing in, but the better chance will be in the inland suburbs north/west.
West on I-68 there will be stickage in Garrett County.
Traveling to PA may be an issue, especially along and north of the Turnpike (I-76). If you go north on I-81 there will be stickage on mountain roads.
Headlines
- Today: Chilly Rain
- North and West: Mixing with more snow
- Saturday: Larger Storm/Falling Temps/Rain To Snow
Morning Surface Weather
Doppler Radar Snapshot
The wintry mix seems to be developing around Hagerstown/Frederick/Westminster… It’s nearby if not in those cities yet.
We are in the window for the wintry mix to expand through 9 AM.
Who Will See Snow?
- Yes: The typical colder zone west and north of Baltimore.
- Some Mixing: Baltimore Beltway I expect some mixing for an hour or two. Some slushy coating on grass, landscaping and car tops.
- By The Bay & Near Annapolis: Very little mixing to just all rain.
- Western Maryland: Plenty of snow! Stickage and Moderate Accumulation
- Near the PA Line: Snow for a few hours. Some coating the grass up to 1 inch.
- PA: North of I-76 a better chance for roads to get coated.
- I-81 North of Fort Indiantown Gap may have rough travel though noon. Same up towards the Poconos north of Allentown.
Morning Temperatures
As we have been saying, we are above freeing, so no road worries locally. Western Maryland will get stickage, and watch for the mountains of central PA.
Radar Simulation —-> slider
We are in the window for the wintry mix to expand through 9 AM.
Then will will retreat north and linger in southern PA most of the day.
Afternoon Temperatures
Low 40s for most of the region…
New Freezing temps will allow stickage in:
Western Maryland’s Garrett County may get 3 inches or more. Same with central PA NORTH of the PA Turnpike.
Weather Almanac: Climate Data at BWI
TODAY March 9
Seasonal Snow: 14”
Normal Low in Baltimore: 31ºF
Record 10º F in 1960
Normal High in Baltimore: 51ºF
Record 82ºF 2016
Thursday Morning
Thursday Afternoon
Looking Ahead: Saturday Snow?
If you are comparing to your weather app, there is a reason it is showing 50s for high temps. That will be in the morning!
Rain To Snow
This is the influence of the polar air… But with snow falling during the afternoon the warmer ground and higher sun angle will likely mean pavement stays wet.
We will need to watch higher elevations for some possible stickage and ice at night.
European Model Animation
1 PM Friday to 10 PM Saturday
Saturday Afternoon Snapshot
European Model
GFS Model
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ALSO SEE
What is Faith in the Flakes: History of December 5th Snow
ALL FITF GEAR
FITF THUNDERSNOW
Winter Outlook Series:
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
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