March 8, 2024
Friday Morning Update
It seems like we are stuck in the pattern of rain on Saturday. This storm will affect us mostly in the afternoon and at night.
Behind it will be strong winds, but the cold air is locked up to the west. The high mountains will see some snow, but that might be it.
After this, the overall pattern will shift to look a lot more like Spring. Next week will definitely bring on the 60s and perhaps reach the 70s by Thursday.
Chilly, with patchy frost to the north.
The developing storm will move our way on Saturday.
TODAY March 8
Sunrise at 6:28 AM
Sunset at 6:07 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 32ºF
Record 10ºF in 1960
Normal High in Baltimore: 52ºF
Record 83ºF 2000
SEASONAL SNOW at BWI
11.3 inches
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Rain will spread in late morning through the rest of the day. The heaviest downpours will be south in the afternoon and then central areas at night.
The winds will be sloshing water onto the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. This may affect the Annapolis Docks early on Sunday the most.
Snow showers in the mountains. Central/Metro areas get a dry wind. The flurries may happen later but will be isolated.
Another Soggy Saturday with the potential of coastal flooding near Annapolis.
Then, the focus will be on the warmup next week. It is really starting to look like Spring.
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Computer Models Support East Coast Storm Track
The latest NOAA report is confident in a Very Strong event. Possibly HISTORIC! This refers to the temperatures in the Pacific, with impacts on the US Winter Storm Track.
Winter Weather Folklore: Top 20 and more signals from nature for snow.
Winter Outlook 2024 From Two Farmers Almanacs Return to Cold and Snow
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