First Snow For Many On The Way

Wednesday January 4 – The roads are damp this morning, but the fog is starting to disperse and will get some help from increasing wind. As the winds increase, first the clouds will break and temps will warm through lunch time. Then the colder air will spill in during the afternoon and we can set our sights on a quick moving snow maker for Thursday night. At this point the snow looks to be light, but cold enough for stickage and timing out to impact the Friday morning commute. This could impact schools… and our entire region from northern Virginia through most of Maryland, and southern Pennsylvania are worth watching. Even Delaware! Maps and more below:

Today: Winds will become gusty and high temperatures will be mild peaking just after the lunch hour

Baltimore Numbers For January 4

Average High 42°F
Record High 70°F in 2000

Snow On The Way

The first flakes will arrive Thursday evening. Metro Baltimore should get it between 7 PM and Midnight… Ending around daybreak Friday

GFS Model —> slider

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Snowfall Potential Maps

These are computer model projections. Note the difference in the band of heavier snow. While the range is from a dusting to 2 inches for most of us, the I will post my first call for snowfall map later today… The Canadian Model shows up to 3 inches on Delmarva, while the NAM/WRF model has more north in central PA. This may shed light on any model errors for the next storm on Saturday.

Weekend Storm?

The energy entering the west coast now will one racing along a strong jet that will be shifting to our south. At this point, both the GFS and Canadian Model show snow Saturday for the southern Delmarva, VA Beach, and OBX. But the European Model (overlaid for comparison) shows the back edge of the snow north into Baltimore. Slight fluctuation in timing of the energy and location of the jet stream can result in an adjustment of this track by 100 miles or more. So this is still not set in stone. I have noticed a model bias, with systems verifying a little farther north. So at this point, I have to suggest the European model is stronger with snow more likely reaching parts of central Maryland. stay tuned…

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