Maryland and Northern Virginia are currently in the National Weather Service’s (NWS)“limited threat risk” zone for a potential winter storm this weekend, with forecast confidence still low.
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Parts of Maryland just east of Montgomery County were included in the National Weather Service Prediction Center’s “heavy snow” hazard outlook for February 22 and 23, Sunday into Monday. Overnight forecast models have since trended weaker, pushing the potential storm farther out to sea, but forecasters say it remains something to watch.
NBC4 meteorologist Doug Kammerer says another potential snow event is on the table for this weekend (likely Sunday), with the Euro AI ensemble mean showing 5 to 7 inches of snow across much of Maryland and Northern Virginia.
A dense fog advisory is in effect across parts of central and northern Maryland, including Montgomery County, as well as portions of northern Virginia, according to the National Weather Service. (more…)
FOX5 meteorologist Mike Thomas says the DC Metro area is in for a warmer stretch this week, but winter may not be finished just yet.
A chilly, soaking rain is expected to move through Montgomery County and much of the surrounding region today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service, with no meaningful snow expected locally.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County, Maryland from Friday, 2/13 at 9pm until Saturday, 2/14 at 9am, due to wind chill values expected to fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Officials are urging residents to wear layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take extra precautions if spending extended time outside. (more…)
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County, Maryland until 2pm on Friday, February 13, due to wind chill values expected to fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Officials are urging residents to wear layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take extra precautions if spending extended time outside.
A dramatic snowfall map from the European model showing 7 to 19 inches north of DC made the rounds this week, but forecasters say it is far from a lock. NBC4’s Doug Kammerer recently shared a run of the European model snowfall output for Sunday, calling the setup “a tough one.” Earlier runs showed mostly rain, and guidance has continued to shift north and south with each update.
An Extreme Cold Alert has been issued for Montgomery County, Maryland from 5:00am to 11:00am on Wednesday, February 11, due to wind chill values expected to fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Officials are urging residents to wear layers, limit time outdoors when possible, and take extra precautions if spending extended time outside.
A potential winter storm remains on the table for this weekend across much of Maryland and Northern Virginia, but exactly what that looks like is still very much up in the air.