A powerful cold front is expected to move across the region starting tonight, and residents of Baltimore and the neighboring Mid-Atlantic region are preparing for a range of weather changes, including much-needed rain and below-normal temperatures. The National Weather Service claims thatThe front is expected to bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds, and maybe a low-topped squall line this evening, with the possibility of a stray thunder rumbling during its passage, according to Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, DC.
With possible gusts of up to 50 mph along the upper ridges of the Allegheny Front, the magnified wind field that follows the cold front will be the immediate concern tonight. Because of this and the likelihood of showers continuing into early Thursday, authorities issued a Wind Advisory for portions of the area. In addition, certain locations expecting heavy snowfall are under a Winter Storm Watch through Saturday night. Nevertheless, the most of today will see milder temperatures, with highs in the low to mid-60s, before the front brings a change of cool weather.
As the region prepares for its first major mountain snow event of the season, snow showers are predicted to begin on Thursday along and west of the Allegheny Front due to a decrease in cold air over higher terrain. This is expected to cause windy conditions later in the day. Temperatures are expected to stay in the upper 20s to just below freezing and the 40s to 50s further east, with rising winds posing additional difficulties including blowing and drifting snow. Accumulations are predicted to surpass one foot at higher elevations.
Although there is still a chance of gusty winds on Saturday, snow shower activity will decrease as the system moves out. It is anticipated that high pressure would bring a relief and moderate temperatures into the next week. However, it is expected that the weather will continue during the holiday season. By Sunday, dry and more settled weather should be the norm as the high-pressure system develops. This will cause a minor warming trend, with highs reaching the 60-degree mark by the beginning of next week.
Pilots should expect strong winds to be a major problem, although the outlook for aviation suggests that MVFR to IFR conditions may continue today before switching to VFR conditions after the front. This sentiment is supported by the maritime forecast, which warns of Gale Warnings on the waterways beginning this evening and lasting until Thursday morning. Because of the unexpectedly high gusts, Special maritime Warnings may be issued. At susceptible locations, tidal estimates indicate a slight risk of coastal flooding. However, as westerly winds predominate, water levels should drop, and over the weekend, a greater influx is expected to affect the area.
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