Bitter Cold on the way; Wind Chills below zero Tonight and Tomorrow

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A cold front is pressing eastward toward the area this morning with scattered showers. This front is separating temperatures in the 40s from the leading edge of a polar airmass that will spill into the area this afternoon. Today’s high temperature was hit this morning, 45 degrees at 7:41. Temperatures will continue to fall today, into the low 30s by evening.

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for tonight through 6pm tomorrow. Winds will increase tonight and temperatures will plummet to around 5 degrees. The combination of cold and wind will make it feel like -5 to -15 degrees.

Sunny, Windy and Cold Today

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The storm system that brought snow to the state last night is now moving off the New England coast. Snowfall totals ranged from 1 inch in Southern Maryland to 7.5 inches in Harford county. For a listing of area snow totals compiled by the National Weather Service, click here.

Behind the system, gusty northwest winds are ushering in very cold air. Today’s high was at midnight and temperatures will remain in the upper teens to near 20 this afternoon.

Temps will likely fall into the single digits tonight before rebounding into the low 30s tomorrow under sunny skies.

Rain changing to Snow this Evening; Very Cold tomorrow

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A storm system is still on track to bring precipitation to the area this evening into tomorrow. The precip will start as rain or a rain/snow mix this evening then change to snow tonight.

Generally, 1-3″ are likely across central and southern Maryland while 2-4″ are likely across northern Maryland. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for that area.

The storm will strengthen rapidly as it pulls north of the area tonight into tomorrow. Winds will pick up, gusting to around 30mph as colder air is pulled into the area. Highs tomorrow will only be in the upper teens to around 20.

Temperatures will warm this weekend as southerly flow develops. Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 30s.

Light Snow Likely Tomorrow Night into Friday

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A complicated setup will bring light snow to the area tomorrow evening into Friday morning.

A northern stream of energy currently over the midwest is sliding south and east towards the coast while a storm system is developing along the Gulf coast. These two pieces of energy will combine to form one low off the mid-atlantic coast. The combined storm will intensify as it moves northeastward and will likely bring blizzard-like conditions to areas of the northeast.

Here in Maryland, the storms will combine too far north to bring significant snowfall to the state. Current trends favor a light snowfall in the order of 1-3 or 2-4 inches with highest amounts in the northeast portion of the state.

Rain Today; Chance of Snow Showers Tomorrow

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A conveyor belt of moisture originating in the tropical Pacific continues to slide up the coast ahead of a cold front. Expect periods of rain through late afternoon today. Temperatures will continue to drop through the day, falling into the 40s by evening.

The front clears the area tonight, bringing an end to the rain and allowing colder air to filter in. Meanwhile, a potent upper level system will swing through tomorrow bringing the possibility of snow squalls during the afternoon, mainly across the mountains. Brief isolated snow showers could make it into Central Maryland, with little to no accumulation expected. Temperatures will be above freezing (mid to upper 30s) so any accumulation will quickly melt.

Partly Sunny and Warm Today & Tomorrow; Showers Sunday

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With high pressure off the southeast coast, warmer air continues to flow into the region. Today will be partly sunny with highs around 60.

Tomorrow will be similar to today but a few degrees warmer with highs in the low to mid 60s.

Clouds and rain showers will move into the area Saturday night and Sunday as a cold front approaches from the west.

The front will strengthen the southerly flow ahead of it, pushing highs on Sunday up to around 70.

Warming Up through the Weekend

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High pressure has moved off the southeast coast. Southerly flow is developing and will transport warmer air into the region. Expect mostly sunny skies today with highs in the mid 50s.

The flow will strengthen tomorrow as a cold front moves in from the west. Temperatures will climb to near 60 degrees as clouds increase through the day.

Winter begins on Saturday but it will definitely feel more like spring. Expect more clouds than sun but despite those clouds, temperatures will continue to warm. Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s.

Sunny and Cool Today; Warmer into the Weekend

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High pressure builds into the region today providing ample sunshine but continued cold temperatures. Highs today will be in the mid to upper 30s.

The high pushes off the coast tomorrow allowing southerly flow to develop. This will usher in warmer air up the eastern seaboard. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 40s tomorrow.

Temperatures will continue to warm Friday as a cold front stalls out to our northwest. Highs on Friday will push into the mid 50s under partly sunny skies.

Flurries this Morning; Light Rain or Snow Showers this Afternoon

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Areas of light snow or flurries are moving through the state this morning with little to no accumulation. Expect another round of light rain or snow showers this afternoon as a cold front moves through the area. While the next round will be a little more widespread, temperatures will be warmer so little to no accumulation is expected. Highs today will be around 40.

High pressure builds in tomorrow. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 30s with breezy northwest winds.

Thursday will start a warming trend that will last into the weekend. Expect highs to reach the upper 40s under mostly sunny skies.

Partly Sunny Today; Light Snow likely Tonight into Tomorrow

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Expect more clouds than sun today with highs in the mid to upper 30s.

Tonight, a clipper system will approach from the west, bringing a swath of light snow through the area into tomorrow morning.

The precip will be light and totals of an inch or less are expected with the highest amounts near the Mason-Dixon line.

The snow should come to an end during the afternoon hours as westerly winds increase. Highs will be in the upper 30s.

High pressure builds in on Wednesday resulting in partly sunny skies and highs around 40.