Saturday December 9

Blame it on the dry slot but I will take the heat. The arrival of the snow did not happen overnight as I forecasted. But the storm is still developing and it will snow most of today into this evening. The little delay of a few hours made a big difference. I will accept if you call this a bust, but I need to make this point. The expectation for increased impact was all based on the snow beginning to lay and stay before sunrise. Since it is later, that kept it warmer and the roads for most of our region will remain we most of the day as a result. Snow will still stick on the grass and it will look like winter this afternoon.

My final snow call last night was swayed by the over achieving snow in southern Maryland. We are now back to my earlier plan, which includes snow, wet roads, but the snow will last later into the evening. Baltimore Annapolis, Washington area can still get 2 ‘up to’ 4 inches. There will be plenty of snow to feed that, but warmer temps will lead to melting and compacting. The higher end to 10″ is more likely in southern Maryland and interior Delmarva. Northwest areas most likely an inch or two, with some higher amounts. But due to colder air, more will stick.

These Advisories and Warnings are still active

Radar Simulation

Here is a look at the radar simulation and late day temperatures to give an idea of what still lies ahead. It will snow quite a bit, but the slightly warmer air will lead to melting below and heavy wet snow compacting from above. Please see my notes following this…

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Snow Stays Later

The system will keep snow around into this evening. This may lead to road problems after 4 or 5 PM as it gets dark. The snow falling all day will cool the pavement and temps will get colder tonight.

Late Day Temperatures:

See the blue numbers where it should be near or below freezing. That will be north and where the heavier snow is falling. This is why the day time could be slick in Carroll, Frederick, York, and Lancaster Counties. Also expecting more snow to pile up where there is already snow on the ground (Salisbury).

Northwest is colder

1 to 2 inches +

The National Weather Service expanded the Winter Weather Advisory for Carroll and Frederick Counties in Maryland. This is for slick roads through 4 PM. I would apply this to York and Lancaster PA as well.

Central Maryland and Metro DC/Annapolis

2 to 4 inches ‘average’ mainly on grass. But higher amounts in heavier bands

There may be higher amounts.

The warmer temps and the warm water ‘The Bay’ will keep most of central Maryland with wet roads most of the day. This is despite the snow falling, and it will fall. The warmer temps mean heavy wet snow that compacts and melts underneath eating into totals. There will be higher amounts depending on the heavier bands this afternoon.

Additional Snow Delmarva

Some places over 10″

Beaches

1 to 3 inches

End with snow this evening

Today will bring more mix and some rain. But snow will return and add up this evening. Salisbury already got 7 inches of snow.

Stats For December 9

Normal High: 47ºF

Record High: 73ºF in 1966

Normal Low: 30ºF

Record Low: 4ºF in 1876

Snow Record: 2.2″ in 2005

Sunrise: 7:14 AM

Sunset 4:44 PM

*Bay Water Temperature = 49ºF at Thomas Pt. Light House

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