The National Weather Service (NWS) has put out “key messages” for the upcoming winter storm that’s possible for our area on Sunday, January 5th into Monday, January 6th.
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Confidence is increasing that next week will bring some wintry precipitation, though amounts remain uncertain. A minor system on Friday could also produce scattered snow showers, possibly leaving a light coating (or more) in some areas.
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Local meteorologists are monitoring two potential storm systems early in January. Confidence is increasing that next week will bring some wintry precipitation, though amounts remain uncertain. A minor system on Friday could also produce scattered snow showers, possibly leaving a light coating (or more) in some areas.
Alert Montgomery issued the following on Tuesday, December 31: “A Wind Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Wednesday, 1/1. Expect wind gusts greater than 40 mph. Wind gusts of this magnitude will make driving high profile vehicle difficult, and cause loose outdoor objects to be blown around. Secure loose outdoor objects to prevent property damage.” (more…)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has shared that a significant pattern change is expected across much of the country as an Arctic Outbreak is forecast to spread from the Northern Plains to the south and east, leading to exceptionally high probabilities of below-normal temperatures expected across much of the East. It also comes with a risk of heavy snow, which is just slight for now.
As colder weather approaches and the potential for winter storms looms in January, we take a closer look at the winter outlooks from the four major networks in the D.C. area. While there hasn’t been much winter weather to discuss so far, it’s crucial to remember that winter is just beginning (we are about ten days into) with plenty of opportunities for snowfall and frigid temperatures still ahead.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of Maryland and Northern Virginia on Tuesday from 5am-1pm, per the National Weather Service (NWS).
Daylight Saving Time (DST) always begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Many often use the expressions, “spring forward” and “fall back” to help explain which way the clocks are moving. FOX 5 meteorologist Mike Thomas shared a few changes that we would see if President-elect Donald Trump’s statement on eliminating DST.
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has announced a Code Green for Thursday, December 5th. Additionally, the school system has announced that outdoor activities will be moved indoors.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Wind Advisory in effect from 9am to 6pm Thursday for portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, northern, southern, and western Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia.
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) has issued an Extreme Cold Alert for Montgomery County from 3 pm Fri, 11/22 to 8 am Sat, 11/23. An Extreme Cold Alert is issued when temperatures and/or wind chill values are expected to be at or below 32. (more…)