Wednesday January 8 2020

The snow yesterday was an overachiever leaving a wide range of 1 to 6 inches on the ground across our region. The net result of the initial melting and freezing temperatures this morning has led the expected icing and many school delays. Baltimore City is the only closure at this time, but they already had a half day scheduled.

Colder air is on the way today. Some snow showers or squalls will pass across the MD/PA border, then a Wind Advisory kicks with gusts to 50 mph.  We are still expecting 60s this weekend with rain possibly for the Ravens game.

Morning Set Up

Fresh Snow?  Some schools may need to reevaluate conditions due to slow thawing and a snow squall in the northern zones. This first snow squall could coat the ground with up to an additional 1 inch in northern Washington, Fredrick, Carroll, Baltimore, and Harford Counties before 8 AM. This also includes southern PA through York County.

Temperatures

In addition to the snow that fell, there was fog overnight keeping moisture in contact with the ground to freeze. Note that the ground can be a few degrees colder than the air temperature.

 

Headlines

• Icy Start and many school delays. Baltimore City closed
• Snowfall: Preliminary snow maps here. Full report later today
• Snow showers and squalls this morning along MD and PA border
• Wind Advisory afternoon: Gusts 40 top 50 mph
• Weekend warms to 60s with rain Saturday night for Ravens game

 

Preliminary Snow Reports

 

 

 

 

 

Snow Squall Simulation —> slider

This model may not be showing all of the potential snow. So more areas between Baltimore and York may see it.

Wind Advisory

 

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Temperature Forecast

Noon

 

Evening

 

Thursday Morning

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Looking Ahead

The next storm will be a rain event. It will be strong and we will be on the warm side. Temps will pump into the 60s on Saturday, with rain developing in the evening and at night. This could make the Ravens game wet (again)

 

Temperature Outlook

 

While we get back to a mild weather pattern, there will be more cold air and snow on the way. There is plenty of winter left.