Very Cold and Windy; Chance of Wintry Precip on Friday

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Following a cold frontal passage yesterday, bitterly cold air has spilled into the region on strong northwest winds. Highs today will struggle into the mid 20s while wind gusts to 30mph will make it feel like it is in the teens.

Tonight will see temperatures drop into the low teens for lows, warming to the mid 20s for highs again tomorrow.

There is a slight chance of light snow, with little to no accumulation tomorrow night as a weak system passes through.

A return to sunshine on Thursday, with highs in the upper 20s to near 30.

One Storm Leaves, Another Takes Aim

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As yesterday’s storm pushes northeastward and away from the area, another is taking shape over the Rockies and will move into the area by Saturday morning.

Behind the storm that brought snow, sleet, freezing rain and a lot of plain rain (storm total of 1.31″ here) to the region, skies will gradually clear as northwest winds gust to near 50mph today. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 6pm.

Winds will decrease tonight as weak high pressure builds in tomorrow, providing a calm and tranquil day. Highs will be in the low to mid 40s.

Precipitation will push into the area early Saturday morning. The models are in agreement that the initial precipitation will fall in the form of snow. The models disagree however, on if it will remain snow and how much will fall.

Windy and Cold Weekend

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Today is the first day of winter and it will certainly feel like it!

The cold front that brought heavy rain and wind to the area last night has pushed off the coast and colder air is beginning to filter into the region.

Winds will increase through the day today as the storm intensifies to our north. Highs today were reached at 2:40 this morning and will continue to drop through the day, into the 30s this evening.

Winds will gust to around 30mph this afternoon, making it feel even colder. There may be a sprinkle or flurry this afternoon as well.

In far western Maryland, snow will continue to fall and combine with the strong winds to produce blizzard conditions at times through tomorrow.

Sunny Today; Cold Front Passes Tomorrow Night

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High pressure will control the weather today, providing sunny skies. It will be breezy, with highs in the mid 50s.

A strong storm system that will bring heavy snow to the midwest will begin to spread clouds into our area tonight. The clouds will thicken tomorrow as the storm brings a strong cold front through the region.

Rain will develop out ahead of the front and will spread into the area during the late afternoon. Highs will be in the mid to upper 40s.

The rain will continue tomorrow night and into Friday morning. In the mountains of far Western Maryland, it will be cold enough for snow. Winter Storm Watches have been issued for Garrett and Allegany counties where near blizzard conditions are expected into Saturday.

Decreasing Clouds; Cold Front Thursday Night

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The system that brought the showers and foggy conditions to area continues to move away.

A cold front will push through this morning, clearing the leftover clouds and sprinkles. Highs today will be in the mid 50s.

Tomorrow will feature sunny skies as high pressure builds overhead. Highs will be in the ow 50s.

Clouds will increase on Thursday as a strong cold front approaches from the west. Showers associated with the front will move in late in the day and last through the overnight.

Showers Redevelop Today

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After a foggy start to the day, another round of showers will develop this afternoon and last into tomorrow morning as another area of low pressure moves through the region.

Highs today will push into the mid 50s.

Showers will continue tonight and last through the morning tomorrow followed by partial clearing. Highs will be in the mid to upper 50s.

Wednesday looks to be the nicest day of the week, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low 50s.

A strong cold front will approach on Thursday, spreading clouds and eventually showers into the area during the day. Highs will be in the low 50s.

Foggy Start; Cold Front Passes Tonight

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Light easterly flow has brought moisture into the area resulting in locally dense fog this morning. The fog will gradually clear as a warm front moves through the area this afternoon. Meanwhile, a cold front will continue to move towards the area from the west.

These two features will allow showers to develop this afternoon and into tonight. Highs today will push into the mid 60s ahead of the front.

The front clears the area late tonight, bringing an end to the showers.

Warm Today; Cold Front Passes Tonight

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As high pressure is pushed off the coast, and a cold front approaches from the west, southerly flow will push temperatures to near 70 degrees this afternoon under decreasing clouds.

The cold front will cross tonight with very little moisture. There is a very slight chance of a shower as it crosses late tonight into tomorrow morning.

Otherwise, expect clouds and the humidity to decrease through the day tomorrow as northwest winds increase. Highs will be in the mid to upper 50s.

Nice Stretch Continues; Cold Front Crosses Friday Night

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The tranquil weather continues as temperatures slowly climb through the rest of the week.

Clouds will decrease today, leading to a mostly sunny afternoon. Highs will be in the mid 50s.

Mostly sunny skies tomorrow with highs in the upper 50s.

Thanksgiving Day looks to be very nice. Highs will be around 60 degrees under mostly sunny skies.

We will see clouds begin to increase on Friday, but it will still be pleasant with highs in the upper 50s to near 60.

Tranquil Thanksgiving Week

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A week of cool, tranquil weather is on tap, as high pressure brings a mix of clouds and sun and near normal temperatures. A cold front will cross over the weekend, bringing colder temperatures and stronger winds.

Today will be partly sunny, with highs in the mid 50s.

Tomorrow will be similar to today, with highs in the low to mid 50s.

Travel day Wednesday will still feature more clouds than sun but it will be a bit warmer, with highs in the mid to upper 50s.