March 6, 2025
Thursday Morning Report
Yesterday’s storm kept on giving. The flare-up of thunderstorms across Frederick and Carroll County expanded a bit east and north, helping those areas increase their rain totals. The region verified the forecast from 0.50” and higher. Baltimore’s BWI had a ground stop with the squall line, and the total measured there was 1.01”. That was less than 10% of the drought deficit. However, some places did pass 1.5” from Harford County to the Eastern Shore.
Today’s focus will be on the strong winds and even mountain snow. Temperatures will remain chilly, but an end is in sight. Moderation this weekend and sunshine will line up Sunday with Daylight Saving Time (clocks turn forward).
Next week will feel like spring, with temps into the 70s.
Wind Advisory: Gusts up to 55 mph
Snow Advisory: High Mountains generally 1 to 3 inches of fresh snow. Higher amounts on the taller peaks.
Strong winds all day may average 30 mph, with gusts 45 to 55 mph. (Need a roofing contractor?)
Sunrise at 6:31 AM
Sunset at 6:05 PM
Normal Low in Baltimore: 31ºF
Record 10ºF in 2015
Normal High in Baltimore: 51ºF
Record 78ºF 2022
Baltimore Seasonal Snow
12.7”
DROUGHT UPDATE
Rainfall Deficit at BWI
Winds will be strong ALL DAY. Peak gusts may reach 45 to 55 mph.
Snow in the high mountains:
1 to 3 inches around McHenry. Higher amounts may push 6 to 12 inches in the higher peaks of West Virginia.
This push of colder weather will not be extreme. The coldest air will retreat north in a hurry, and the pattern will shift to push in warmer air next week.
This has a distinct spring look and temps will be surging into the Upper 60s and 70s.
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Brief Recap Of The Record Snow For Virginia and the abrupt change from the longer range potential track.
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