With a Blizzard Warning in force for the western portion of the region until 7 am, Baltimore residents woke up to terrible weather this morning. Visibility plummeted at or below a quarter mile in affected areas, with wind gusts over 35 mph and heavy falling and blowing snow, according to the National Weather Service Baltimore, Maryland/Washington, DC. Roads at higher elevations remained difficult to traverse, and those caught in the snow were advised to use caution.
Despite temperatures above freezing, Garrett County, Maryland, and Highland County, Virginia, were still under a winter storm warning until the same early hour. Even though the snowfall was expected to decrease over the day, drivers still faced “difficult” travel conditions, particularly along the main thoroughfares like I-68 and US-219. The National Weather Service cautioned experts that “localized amounts up to three inches at elevations above 3500 feet may result in additional snow accumulations of a dusting to two inches.”
On Sunday, high pressure is predicted to provide Baltimore with a brief reprieve, bringing with it more mild temperatures and drier conditions. By Monday, another front is expected to move in, starting a pattern of light to moderate showers and maybe more significant rainfall throughout the area. The most recent weather models predict that these showers will provide between a tenth and a quarter of an inch of precipitation.
According to the long-term prediction, the region might experience another major weather system over Thanksgiving. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, a stronger front and low-pressure system are expected to arrive. There is still a great deal of uncertainty about the timing, strength, and trajectory of this system, which may bring mountain snow and possibly a snow event farther east.
With Gale Warnings in effect into early morning for specific areas of the lower tidal Potomac and Chesapeake Bay, marine conditions have also been exceptionally severe. Strong winds are expected to persist until Sunday morning, especially in the middle and open waters, requiring the continuation of Small Craft Advisories. Both residents and mariners are encouraged to keep themselves updated and be ready for quickly shifting conditions as Baltimore navigates this turbulent weather.
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