Mid Atlantic Weather Discussions
Maryland/Virginia/DC
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Cold Spring, some snow, and for the weekend, I do not know!
Weather for the area: Today we will see much colder temps with highs in the 40s and low 50s. The breezes will not be nearly as strong, but will make it feel colder. A disturbance tonight could be interesting as it could cause some snow showers from GA all the way into VA and MD. This could be isolated showers that could be quite squally and be somewhat heavy briefly!
So that system will usher in a very cold air mass! Highs tomorrow with many highs in the 30s and lower 40s! That is impressive and 15 to 20 degrees below normal! Flurries could also accompany the breezy cold air!
Temps rebound to the 40s and low 50s through Saturday and then we will see what happens Sunday - Tuesday when we could see some kind of storm.
This time of year is hard to forecast, but I will tell ya, the models this year have done horrible! I mean, we know when it will be possibly bad weather, but amounts and what types of weather are tough! That being said, we get more and more picky on the details. When you think of what is trying to be forecasted and the amount of technology behind it, it is impressive. In the US, more money could be used on model upgrades, but we have other pressing items to attend to (and I want to make a snide political comment here!). The real fault of the US forecast industry is favoring the US model when we have other tools superior to it! Why not embrace the reality that the European model is better and use it!
All for now!
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Colder weather to greet spring - A little snow and a lot of I don't know!
Weather for the area: Today we will see much colder temps with highs in the 40s and low 50s. The breezes will not be nearly as strong, but will make it feel colder. A disturbance tonight could be interesting as it could cause some snow showers from GA all the way into VA and MD. This could be isolated showers that could be quite squally and be somewhat heavy briefly!
So that system will usher in a very cold air mass! Highs tomorrow with many highs in the 30s and lower 40s! That is impressive and 15 to 20 degrees below normal! Flurries could also accompany the breezy cold air!
Temps rebound to the 40s and low 50s through Saturday and then we will see what happens Sunday - Tuesday when we could see some kind of storm.
This time of year is hard to forecast, but I will tell ya, the models this year have done horrible! I mean, we know when it will be possibly bad weather, but amounts and what types of weather are tough! That being said, we get more and more picky on the details. When you think of what is trying to be forecasted and the amount of technology behind it, it is impressive. In the US, more money could be used on model upgrades, but we have other pressing items to attend to (and I want to make a snide political comment here!). The real fault of the US forecast industry is favoring the US model when we have other tools superior to it! Why not embrace the reality that the European model is better and use it!
All for now!
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Tuesday, March 05, 2013
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Jimmy
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Cold tody! Snow hopes still dwindling! Spring? When will it arrive
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Snow for the Carolinas, Cold, snow hopes dwindle for DC area
Friday, February 15, 2013
Rain and snow but how much|much colder weekend
A noon update coming.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Some snow some regions tonight| Cold and dry weekend! Long term snow or spring?
This weekend has turned and just looks cold and dry.
**MAYBE** one more chance around the 21st or 22nd. Spring is getting really close!
All for now!
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Much cooler and windy day | Some Snow! | Cold but tranquil next week
As we wind down from an incredible weather day where winds and floods were the predominant issues, we will continue with breezy conditions and very cold air. Actually winds will be up there in gusts still possible to 50 mph or more, especially in the mountains. That could definitely topple some trees after all that rain.
Tonight a system will come through that should cause a period of light snow from areas from the middle part of the state north. Some folks will see a coating, mainly on the grass.
Tomorrow breezes continue and cold air. Highs for many will be the 20s and 30s with breezes making it feel 50 – 60 degrees colder than what we had earlier this week!
Saturday may also bring a period of snow showers to the region.
Sunday remains chilly - and slightly below temps will remain through Tuesday. No other real chances of precipitation. Will watch for another small disturbance Monday night. Next week could be mainly dry with temps headed more towards normal. (40s)
All for now!
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Frozen Precip getting here quick!
Current Radar attached!
The week ahead! A roller coaster, warmth, severe, back to cold, and Snow?
Sunday: Clouding up! Cold still with highs 30s and lower 40s (colder mountains)
Sunday Night: Sleet and freezing rain is possible, especially SW VA and NW NC – this will be light for the most part – and mainly immediate piedmont areas
Monday: Freezing rain and sleet could make some morning impact along the immediate Piedmont of VA. Not a major icing based on amounts of precipitation, but you do not need much for serious issues. Some snow may be mixed and accumulate in FAR NW VA and Far Western MD – but icing there too.
Tuesday – MUCH warmer with highs getting into the 50s and even 60s in the south!
Wednesday – BALMY! 70s seem possible southern VA and NC as well as 60s north – Severe weather COULD impact the region Wednesday Night into Thursday – breezy as well
Thursday – Front will slide east and colder air will filter in! Temps in the 40s and lower 50s with some rain possible
Friday – COLDER with highs back to 30s and low 40s at best – THERE MAY be some light snow chances around this time frame as well – Breezy too!
All for now!
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Adjustments to the Snow forecast coming - updates LATE tonight!
Knocking an inch off for most areas and even 2 in some places!
Not a wet system and the flow is not cooperating. A general trace to 3” looks the best most can do except the mountains and maybe the coast if the coastal gets involved.
System just cannot get juiced up in a fast flat flow! Some bands will hold surprises like they did this morning!
More much later this evening!
Weather Outlook
Cold conditions will continue through Sunday, but a warm front will pop temps back above normal next week! Monday - Wednesday we could see some rain! Temps will be 40s Monday, 50s and 60s possible Tuesday through Thursday!
Temps will cool again towards next weekend and we will watch as there are hints of some interesting winter weather chances around that time!
All for now!
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Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Little snow tonight could make commute poor!!
With the extremely cold roads and a little moisture some snow flurries/showers are likely tonight. This small amount of snow may not mean much, but the roads could get some slick spots as the snow will NOT melt, even with salt on roads! You should plan on getting up early tomorrow and getting a head start, or see if things are bad and maybe head in later to work.
These small amounts of snow can sometimes be the worst types of snow as the accumulations make it very slippery but all work and school is scheduled as normal!
Jimmy