February 28 – Baltimore is starting today tied for the 2nd warmest February on record. Considering the warm up ahead of our next storm, this will likely take the number 2 spot itself. But bear of March. It will come in like a roaring lion with a risk of severe storms right after the round we had over the weekend. Before the energy reaches us, today will bring in warmer air and rain this evening. BWI is down 1.59″ for the month, so rain is a good thing. The radar simulation will help you plan for the timeline later today. More will fall along with storms on Wednesday, and then the push of colder air will try to validate the folklore with snow showers on Friday. Stickage will be tough, but we should see the flakes flying. FITF
Warm Day
Wet By Evening
Radar Simulation —> slider HRRR Model
Wednesday Severe Storm Risk
NOAA Storm Prediction Center still has us in the Slight Risk category for severe storms Wednesday. The Moderate Risk band is creeping closer to western Maryland.
As I had mentioned on Saturday and many time over the years… the odds of severe weather east of the mountains will be determined by the wind direction. Look for a southeast wind the feed moisture and upslope east of the Bay. If that is the case, we could see a repeat of the activity (not the exact locations) from the weekend.
Mid Level Winds
The winds will be flowing 50 to 65 mph at 5,000Ft aloft. That can be brought down to the surface in strong storms and justify severe storm criteria Wednesday afternoon and evening. 
Temperature Outlook
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Also See:
My Winter Outlook for 2016-2017: Colder with snow spread out more
NOAA Winter Outlook for 2016 to 2017
La Nina Formed: What it could mean to our winter
Farmers Almanacs Split On Cold And Snow
Extreme Weather of 2015 balanced out on both ends
Low Snow Winters In Baltimore: Records Might Surprise You