“Most Snow in Five Years” in Capital Weather Gang’s Winter Outlook

The MoCoSnow team has been recapping Winter Weather Outlooks. So far, Fox 5 was first, stating that it’s likely we get “more snow, more chances for blizzards” in their outlook. NBC Washington was next and expects a “big winter” with lots of snow in their outlook. The Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang (CWG), a group of that includes meteorologists, forecasters, weather experts, writers, and more, has released its Winter Weather Outlook with more snow projected than we’ve had in the last five years.

“We’re anticipating a harsher winter ahead, and one that is much more satisfying for those who love the snow.” With projections of 20-35 inches for most of DC and almost all of DC, Baltimore, Fairfax, Howard, and Montgomery counties, and 30-48 inches for Frederick, some of Loudoun, most of Carroll, and other counties, that would certainly be a winter that would please snow lovers. Part of DC, Prince George’s County, most of Anne Arundel, and most places south of DC are in the 15-25″ range, which would still be above average snowfall.

CWG predicts a very slightly cooler than average winter, primarily due to a cold February, which is a little different than the other outlooks that are predicting a slightly warmer than average winter. Overall, they’re going with six or seven accumulating snow events in the immediate area and more in colder suburbs. In addition to those events, there could be dusting and icy precipitation. Snow lovers will be happy to hear that CWG feels there is a higher than average chance at a “blockbuster storm”, which they consider a foot or more of snow.

The full outlook can be seen here. Featured photo courtesy of CWG and the Washington Post.