Confidence continues to build around the potential for a significant winter storm across the DC region later this week into the weekend, according to updates from two of the area’s most-followed meteorologists.
NBC4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer shared the latest run of the European weather model, showing a scenario that brings widespread heavy snowfall to much of Maryland, Virginia, and the District with 10-19 inches of snow across the area. Kammerer emphasized that the map is not his official forecast, noting that model guidance will continue to change over the next several days. He said his first official snowfall forecast is expected Thursday evening, once confidence improves and details become clearer.
In his post, Kammerer said the European solution is one outcome he could “definitely see happening,” while stressing that viewers should not lock in totals this early. He reiterated that the pattern supports the potential for a high-impact event and encouraged people to keep checking back as the forecast evolves.
FOX5 meteorologist Mike Thomas echoed that growing signal, pointing to trends from the National Blend of Models, the preferred guidance used by the National Weather Service. Thomas noted that over the past 48 hours, the NBM has consistently suggested the possibility of more than a foot of snow in parts of the DC area, with 12-18 inches shown area-wide in the latest version.
Thomas cautioned that it is still too early for precise snowfall maps, saying “first call” totals would be premature at this stage. He indicated that Thursday is a more appropriate timeframe for locking in early accumulation forecasts. Even so, he said the guidance offers a strong general sense of the system’s potential and underscores why the weekend is worth close attention.
Both meteorologists highlighted that while exact snowfall amounts remain uncertain, the overall pattern supports a storm capable of producing widespread, disruptive snow. With several days still to go, residents are encouraged to monitor updates closely and begin thinking about contingency plans in case the higher-end solutions verify.
