Showers likely into the afternoon; Continued warmth through Friday

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
A Freezing Rain Advisory is in effect until 10am for areas north and west of I-95.

A weak cold front is spreading showers through the state this morning. Some areas, especially north and west of I-95 are below freezing, causing icy spots. Temperatures everywhere will rise above freezing this morning, reaching the upper 40s to around 50. Showers will likely continue off and on into the afternoon before clearing out this evening.

High pressure builds in tonight and slides off the coast tomorrow. As a result, expect partly sunny skies and highs around 50.

A stronger cold front will approach Thursday night, spreading showers into the area by Friday morning. Some of the showers may contain locally gusty winds as well. The showers will continue Friday morning and into the afternoon. The front will likely push through during the afternoon hours, bringing an end to the rain. Highs will be in the upper 50s to around 60.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast

Increasing clouds today; Wintry mix tonight

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
The next in a series of storms will approach today. This storm will pass by to our west, putting us on the warm side of the system. As the storm moves in and warmer air moves in aloft, cold air will be trapped at the surface east of the mountains. This will result in a wintry mix of precipitation tonight into tomorrow.

Along northern and western Maryland, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued. Expect snow to develop this evening, changing to sleet and then freezing rain. The freezing rain will likely last through the morning before temperatures warm above freezing tomorrow afternoon. Several inches of snow and sleet may fall, followed by up to 1/3 inch of ice from freezing rain.

Further south, into central Maryland, a Freezing Rain Advisory has been issued. Expect snow and sleet to develop this evening and change to freezing rain later tonight. Up to 1/10 inch of ice is possible before temperatures rise above freezing tomorrow morning, changing the freezing rain to plain rain.

Southern Maryland and the lower eastern shore will quickly rise above freezing and see mostly rain.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast

Light Freezing Rain Changes to Rain this Morning; Heavy Rain Likely Tomorrow

Current Surface Map
Current Surface Map
A weak disturbance is bringing light freezing rain to the area this morning. Temperatures will warm above freezing over the next hour or so in most places, changing the freezing rain to plain rain/drizzle. Off and on showers are likely today as highs climb into the low 40s.

A Freezing Rain Advisory remains in effect for most of the state until 9am for central Maryland, 11am north and west and on the eastern shore.

More substantial rainfall is likely tonight and tomorrow as a cold front approaches from the west. Rainfall totals of near 2″ are possible before it comes to an end tomorrow evening. It will also be much warmer tomorrow with highs around 60 degrees.

Sunday will feature mostly sunny skies and highs around 50.

Friday, January 10, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast