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Snow showers possible today along and west of I-95 through northernmost VA, eastern WV & central/western MD. Warmer road temps should mitigate impacts, except for Garrett & western Allegany Counties in western MD where a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued. #mdwx
It will feel very cold today, especially across the higher elevations and northern Maryland due to strong NW winds gusting up to 40 mph and temperatures only reaching into the middle and upper 30s. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx
Blustery conditions persist tonight with colder than normal temperatures. Latest: weather.gov/lwx.
Brisk NW flow will maintain unseasonable cold conditions today with highs 10 to 15 degrees below normal. A gusty NW wind will keep wind chill values in the mid 30s east of the mountains and single digits at higher elevations. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx
In the wake of a strong cold front, colder temperatures will move into the region tonight as gusty winds persist. Catch our latest forecast and headlines by visiting us at weather.gov/lwx.
Snow squalls continue to move across the Allegheny Mountains creating localized white out conditions and hazardous travel. Above are images courtesy of the Maryland State Highway Administration in Garrett County, MD. For the latest: weather.gov/lwx/winter
Graupel and rain showers overspreading much of the area. Gusty winds up to 30-40 mph may also accompany the strongest showers.
Latest observed snowfall rates across some of the western areas have prompted an upgrade to a Winter Storm Warning for portions of the Allegheny Front until 2 AM Sunday. Gale Warnings remain in effect for all waters through late tonight as well. #VAwx #WVwx #MDwx
Scattered rain showers mixed with pellets and snow at times east of the mountains and snow showers across the Appalachians as an upper level low crosses the area. Blustery and turning colder through the day. For the latest winter forecast, visit weather.gov/lwx/winter
Increasing clouds overnight with rain and snow showers developing along the Allegheny Front. Rain showers may make it east of the Allegheny Front near sunrise Saturday. Lows will be in the 30s to low 40s, aside from the mountains.
Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for portions of the Allegheny Front on Saturday. The greatest accumulations will be on western facing slopes. Snow squalls are possible during the day Saturday and may bring brief intense snow rates and low visibilities.
Clouds will continue to overspread the area ahead of a secondary front expected to impact the region late tonight and into Saturday. Highs will range from the 40s (higher elevations) to low 60s (near the I-95 corridor) today. #VAwx #WVwx #MDwx
As low visibility continues to be an issue early this morning, a Dense Fog Advisory has been issued from portions of central VA up through northern VA into north-central MD until 8 AM. Exercise caution if out on the roads this morning and use low-beam headlights.
Rain is overspreading portions of the area this evening as a cold front pushes through the region. Can’t rule out a rumble of thunder or two, along with a brief period of moderate to heavy rain in the stronger activity. Catch up on the latest forecast by visiting us at weather.gov/lwx.
Showers continue to advance northeast into southern Maryland, Potomac River, and Chesapeake bay. These showers will continue northeast through the day, with embedded thunderstorms possible.
In the wake of the early night rainfall, conditions have turned quite foggy across the region, particularly the Shenandoah Valley. Here are recent traffic cams (430 AM). Expect the fog to dissipate shortly after sunrise with a warm day ahead!
The Flood Watch has been canceled as the threat for heavy rainfall has moved east of the region.
A Flood Watch has been issued until 6 AM Thursday for the DC and Baltimore metro areas. As locally heavier showers work their way northeastward, rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are possible.
Temperatures will be steady or rising tonight with showers. A few thunderstorms are expected, one or two of which may produce strong winds or heavy rain.
Light to moderate showers are moving through the area. There will be a lull this afternoon before a slow moving warm front will lift more showers (area-wide) and even a few thunderstorms (mainly east of the Blue Ridge Mountains) late tonight and into Thursday morning.
Conditions will gradually deteriorate as a slow moving cold front approaches. Widespread rain is expected along with a few late night thunderstorms from central VA to southern MD. Temperatures warm up on Thu, but with additional showers and thunderstorms.
It will remain mild and dry through the rest of this evening. Showers will slowly overspread the region from the west through the morning periods on Wednesday.
Clouds will continue to increase through the afternoon with temperatures only warming into the 60s for most, with 50s in the mountains. Rain chances increase Wednesday and persist into Thursday.
Temperatures will be a bit cooler today as a backdoor cold front shifts winds to easterly. Additionally, expect more cloud cover through the day. Active weather returns for Wednesday-Thursday as a slow moving cold front approaches from the west!
Remaining dry and mild overnight with clouds slowly building in from the west through tomorrow morning.
Latest satellite imagery shows just a few clouds around. Sunshine will mix with a few clouds and it will turn out to be warm for this time of year.
It will be a warm start to the work week with highs into the low 70s and plenty of sunshine. Conditions deteriorate by Wednesday as a slow moving cold front approaches. This system will bring rain and isolated thunderstorms. Rain lingers into Thursday.
Clearing this evening, then seasonably chilly tonight with diminishing winds. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx
Much more typical weather for March 20th will return today, along with a gusty breeze and some morning sun fading behind afternoon clouds for most. A few showers may even sneak their way east of the mountains this afternoon. Along the Allegheny Front, snow showers will drop a small accumulation.
Showers in northeastern Maryland will exit in the next couple hours, then turning cooler overnight with lows in the mid to upper 40s. In contrast, showers over the Appalachians may turn into snow showers by daybreak. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx
Southwest winds ahead of a cold front, along with some sunshine has allowed for unseasonably warm conditions this afternoon. Latest forecast: weather.gov/lwx.
Warm and breezy today. HOWEVER, a cold front late today may result in some gusty thunderstorms, so stay weather-aware if venturing out to enjoy the warmth.
Low temperatures will be pretty uniform tonight in the mid to upper 50s under southerly winds . Scattered showers are expected to develop across parts of the area after midnight. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx
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