January 15 Cold Winds And Light Snow Then Weekend Snow Possible Ahead Of Arctic Air

January 15 2025

Wednesday Morning Report

Today will have stronger winds with the cold air and we will feel it. Wind restrictions are in place on the Bay Bridge, and wind chills will be in the teens for many this afternoon.

Tomorrow, we get a little stronger energy push our way. It is not a storm, but it will develop light snow later in the day with minor accumulation to our north. A coating of snow is possible in metro areas and Delmarva in the evening.

This weekend, we get a push of mild air, with light rain on Saturday and snow developing Sunday afternoon and evening. This may affect plans for the Ravens vs. Bills game watch parties.

What follows next week will be the coldest air of this winter (so far) and in a few years!

CLIMATE DATA: Baltimore

TODAY January 15

Sunrise at 7:24 AM

Sunset at 5:08 PM

Normal Low in Baltimore:  25ºF

Record -2ºF in 1964

Normal High in Baltimore: 43ºF

Record 78ºF 1932

Baltimore Drought Update

8.00 Inch Deficit For 2024

Morning Temperatures

Morning Surface Weather

Today, the leading edge of this new air mass is bringing gusty winds. The only snow is Lake Effect, while rain is tracking with the Southern Branch of the jet stream across the Gulf Coast.

Our next system for tomorrow is not on this map…. yet.

Wind Forecast 7 AM to Midnight

Afternoon Winds

Afternoon Temperatures

Afternoon Wind Chills

Thursday Weather

Morning Temperatures

Afternoon Temperatures

Radar Simulation 7 AM to Midnight

Steady snow across the high mountains of Western Maryland from Lake Erie. The upper air disturbance will bring light snow to Pennsylvania mid-day, then expand into Maryland in the evening.

Snapshot at Noon

Light snow in Southern PA may coat the ground.

Snapshot In The Evening

Light accumulation in Southern PA may add up to 1”. In the evening, a coating of snow is possible on roads from Central Maryland to Delmarva.

Weekend Outlook

We will get a surge of mild air with rain showers just ahead of the Arctic boundary. As the leading edge of that air mass arrives, there is still a hint of snow (light) breaking out Sunday night into Monday morning.

Saturday to Monday

Rain showers followed by a band of light snow in the unstable air on the edge of the Arctic boundary.

Saturday

Light Rain with the last push of mild air.

Sunday Evening

The timing has sped up a bit, but that is to be expected. The ECMWF Model has been enhancing the moderate snow and impact across our region.

I will reserve any mention of accumulation amounts until within 72 hours. My first call for this event will be tomorrow.

Model Comparison

Here is one reason why I hold off on snow calls… The GFS Model continues to NOT show snow. I do not believe this solution, as this model has had trouble with winter events beyond 72 hours… We shall see if it comes around.

NOAA Temperature Outlook

Valid Jan 21 to Jan 27

7 Day Forecast

After one light snow event, we get a brief warm-up this weekend, followed by the leading edge of the Arctic air mass that will hit us next week.

Sunday afternoon and evening is the one to watch for impact snow across the region.

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