MoCoSnow
The storm the two major models were in disagreement about a couple days ago is now looking a little clearer. As usual with our area, the rain looks like it will win out as it moves into the area on Monday and heads out on Tuesday…but there’s still a shot at some light, wet snow before the storm leaves.
While both the GFS (American) and the Euro (European) models agree on a storm headed our way in the 24-48 hours before Valentine’s Day, they are currently offering two different solutions for the area.
The snowstorm known as “Snomageddon” began 14 years ago today (February 5-6, 2010), according to a reminder by the National Weather Service (NWS).
MCPS has issued a Code Green / Normal Operations Normal operations for Sunday, Jan. 21.
Update from the MCDOT Storm Operation Center (SOC):
The National Weather Service (NWS) has provided he following totals for areas in the DMV taken yesterday and this morning. Pleas keep in mind the time of the measurement and note that not every area is included:
A snow squall warning has been issued for Montgomery County until 6:45 pm, impacting Interstate 270 from Frederick to Gaithersburg.
A Cold Emergency Alert has been issued for Montgomery County for 7 PM on Friday until 9am on Monday, January 22. Expect wind chill values to be near or below […]
As of 11:45am, the Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7pm Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) snowfall maps for the projected totals have increased to 5-8 inches for much of the area. The NWS is offering the following totals for areas in the DMV taken throughout the morning. This doesn’t include every area and will continue to be updated as new official measurements come in:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded much of the area to a Winter Storm Warning, effective until 7pm Friday.