Mostly sunny but chilly today; Light snow/mix likely tomorrow

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High pressure will build into the region today, allowing for ample sunshine but also bringing colder air. Highs today will only top out around 40 degrees.

The high pressure will be replaced tomorrow as two pieces of energy phase off the Carolina coast and rapidly develop into a strong coastal storm. The storm will develop off the coast and will not impact the area.

However, as the two pieces of energy come together over our area, light precipitation is expected. It should be cold enough for mostly snow, but rain may mix in, especially along and east of I-95.

Any snow that falls will have an extremely tough time accumulating. Expect a coating to possibly a slushy inch, mainly on elevated surfaces and grassy areas. Highs tomorrow will be in the mid 30s.

Monday, March 24, 2014Posted inForecast

Mostly sunny today; Wintry mix likely Sunday night & Monday

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A FIRE WEATHER WATCH is in effect this afternoon for all of Maryland, west of the bay (except Garrett county).

Today will be mostly sunny, breezy but warmer, with afternoon highs in the upper 50s to around 60.

Clouds will increase tonight as a weak cold front approaches from the west. The front will pass through tomorrow morning, bringing a slight chance of a shower as it does. The front will push southward during the day, clouds will decrease while west winds increase but temperatures should warm into the low to mid 60s.

The front will make it into southern Virginia before stalling out Saturday night. High pressure to the north will begin to funnel cold air southward and into the area. This will set the stage for the next storm system that will approach from the southwest.

Friday, March 14, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast

Partly sunny today, warmer tomorrow; Rain Wednesday

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High pressure will keep the eastern part of the country dry today. Expect partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 50s.

Tomorrow will be even warmer, with highs reaching the mid 60s under partly sunny skies.

An area of low pressure will move in from the west on Wednesday. The system will basically move directly over the area through the day, bringing widespread rainfall to the area.

Expect showers through the day and into the night. Highs will be in the mid 50s.

The storm will depart Wednesday night and much colder air will move in. There is a chance that the rain ends as a brief period of snow late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

Monday, March 10, 2014Posted inForecast

Light wintry mix to rain possible, mainly east; Introducing new forecast zones

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A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect for Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties until noon.

An area of low pressure is moving northeastward off the Carolina coast. The storm will stay well to our south but the northern fringe may spread some light precipitation into the southern and eastern portions of the state.

At the onset, it will be cold enough for any precip that falls to fall in the form of sleet or freezing rain. Temperatures will climb above freezing later this morning, turning any remaining precip over to plain rain. Light showers may persist through the afternoon and into tonight.

Highs today will be around 40 under cloudy skies.

High pressure builds in tomorrow, leading to a pleasant day, with partly sunny skies and highs in the mid 50s.

Friday, March 7, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast

Light snow this morning; Quiet end to the week

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A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect this morning for central Maryland and Garrett County.

Light snow has overspread the area and will last through the morning. Generally an inch or two of accumulation is expected. Localized spots of up to 3 inches are possible before it ends this afternoon.

Sunshine will break through the clouds this afternoon and it will turn windy. Highs will top out in the low 30s.

Much colder air will move in tonight on gusty northwest winds. Overnight lows will fall into the teens in most places.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014Posted inAlert, Forecast

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm this morning; Cooler and dry this weekend

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A cold front is approaching from the west while a warm front is to the south, trying to move northward. Temperatures across lower southern Maryland and the lower eastern shore have already pushed into the low 60s while areas to the north and west remain in the upper 30s to low 40s.

The warm front should make some more progress northward before the cold front arrives. Expect temperatures to reach the low to mid 50s in central Maryland, mid to upper 40s north and west.

Showers will arrive in the area over the next hour or so. A thunderstorm is also possible this morning as the front moves closer. Expect isolated heavy rainfall and gusty winds in any storms that develop.

The front should cross the entire state by early afternoon, gradually bringing an end to the rain threat.

Friday, February 21, 2014Posted inForecast

Increasing clouds today; Cold front passes tomorrow

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High pressure will continue to slide off the coast today as a cold front approaches from the west. Expect increasing clouds through the day, with highs in the mid 50s.

Showers will develop tonight as the front moves closer. The showers will continue tomorrow and a thunderstorm is also possible as the front pushes into the area. Some of the showers and storms could produce locally strong, gusty winds. Highs tomorrow will be in the upper 50s, possibly low 60s depending on the exact timing of the frontal passage. The front should clear the area during the late morning or early afternoon, gradually ending the rain from west to east.

Behind the front, west to southwest flow will keep temperatures up on Saturday. Expect highs to reach the mid to upper 50s under mostly sunny skies.

Thursday, February 20, 2014Posted inForecast