US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington

Scattered showers and mild conditions will continue through this evening. An isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. Drier and cooler overnight behind a cold front.

Satellite imagery shows just some thin high and mid-level clouds moving from west to east. Dry and mild conditions will persist through this evening.

Showers, with a few embedded thunderstorms, are quickly moving east out of WV, into northern VA and western/central MD. Still a threat for isolated gusty winds and perhaps some small hail as these continue to move east.

Clouds will continue to clear out through this evening, but cold conditions will persist.

Light rain will move into our area overnight. Low temperatures will be in the upper 30s and 40s.

Satellite shows mainly clear skies over our area. Plenty of sunshine will continue through this afternoon, despite chilly conditions. Can anyone find where the snow cover is on this satellite imagery?

A line of gusty showers with brief heavy rain will move across the metro areas between 7 and 10 AM. Localized damaging wind gusts are possible with some of the stronger showers in this line.

A quick moving round of light rain showers is moving along the Mason-Dixon line this morning. Don't expect much more than some sprinkles as this moves through, except for higher elevations, which could see a few flakes mix in.

Showers pushing into the Potomac Highlands now, and will continue to push east during the afternoon/evening. Total rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch. Rain will end by Sunday morning.

Clouds are trying to break up across the region. However, some areas are still having trouble getting rid of them, as a thin layer of moisture remains trapped over the region.

A great example of gravity wave clouds is visible on satellite this morning over the region. These are caused by air being forced upward over a barrier (the Allegheny Front in this case) in a stable environment. Fairly common to see in our area.

While clouds will be increasing tonight into Monday, most (if not all) of the area will remain dry. It will be cooler than recent days, but temperatures will remain above normal for mid January.

Moderate rain will continue through early this afternoon, before beginning to taper off between 3-5pm.

#Satellite shows solid overcast enhanced by mountain wave clouds east of the Allegheny Front. Scattered sprinkles are expected as a front moves through this afternoon.

Scattered rain (and even wet snow) showers during the late night hours; mainly in central/northeast MD. Otherwise a blustery, chilly night, with temperatures in the 30s & winds gusting 15-25 mph for most.

We're investigating thunderstorm damage from Thursday on the National Mall. We'll provide more details after the survey is completed.

11AM - Low clouds are breaking up and cumulus clouds are developing on the ridges, setting the stage for a hot and muggy afternoon. Scattered to numerous showers and storms will develop, a few of which could produce hail and localized wind damage.

Scattered light showers and drizzle will continue overnight through dawn. Rain will become more widespread in coverage after daybreak.

A line of storms is forming to the east of the Blue Ridge/Catoctins, and will move toward the DC/Baltimore metro areas over the next 1-2 hours. Locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds will be possible with these storms.

Showers and possible thunderstorms are moving across the area

Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop primarily across portions of Central VA and Southern MD through the remainder of the day. Heavy rainfall is possible with these storms.

Off and on showers are expected through the rest of the day. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx

Low clouds and/or fog remain in place across northeast Maryland north of U.S. 50 while skies are clear over southern MD and central VA. Scattered-broken cumulus with little vertical development are observed west of the Blue Ridge mountains. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx

Warm and moist air overrunning cooler air has caused clouds over the metro areas. Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected through this evening.

Current Radar

Precipitation is beginning to move into eastern WV and western MD. Showers, and possibly a thunderstorm with gusty winds and/or small hail, are expected this afternoon across the area. Additionally, heavy snow showers are expected along/west of the Allegheny Front.

Current Satellite

Clouds building into southern MD and northeastern VA will continue to increase in coverage east of the Blue Ridge through this afternoon thanks to low-level winds bringing in moisture off of the Chesapeake Bay.

Current Satellite

Cloud cover is finally beginning to erode east of the Blue Ridge. Should see temperatures rise quickly into the upper 50s to low 60s. Additionally, expect strong gusty winds to occur as clouds erode.

Current Radar

Areas of freezing rain are expected to continue across northern VA and north-central MD, especially in Frederick County, MD, through 1:00 a.m. When venturing outside, watch your first few steps taken on steps, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be slippery.

Current Satellite

Some middle to upper level clouds have overspread the region. Expect these to hang around for most locations throughout the day, but not expecting any precipitation.

Current Radar 1/9/19

Snow showers will continue this evening, especially along/west of the Allegheny Front, with an additional 2"-4" expected there, locally up to 6". Winter Weather Advisories continue for western slopes of the Appalachians. A few flurries possible as far east as I-95.

Current Satellite 12/30/2018

High clouds will continue to move over the region today ahead of an approaching low pressure system that will bring rain to the area by tomorrow. Remaining dry for today with highs in the mid to upper 40s.

Current Radar 12/28/2018

Periods of rain expected through mid-afternoon. Flood Watch continues through midnight tonight for portions of the area. https://bit.ly/2EuUe6n

Current Satellite Loop 12/23/18

High clouds beginning to spread across the region this afternoon ahead of a weak low pressure system that will move across the area tonight.

Current Radar 12/20/2018

Light to moderate rain continues to overspread the region this evening. Rainfall rates will pick up overnight. 1"-2" of rain expected, with locally higher amounts of 3"-4" possible.

Current Satellite

High clouds building across the region this afternoon. Remaining cool, with highs only reaching the low to mid 40s this afternoon.

Satellite Loop

Clouds struggling to break up east of the Blue Ridge this afternoon. Will likely keep temperatures in the 50s for much of the area, with 60s possible west of the Blue Ridge.

Current Radar

Precipitation will begin to overspread the area throughout the morning. Some freezing rain will be expected, primarily west of I-95. Expect some slick spots on roads this morning.

Current Radar

Precipitation is spreading across the region from the southwest. Precipitation will start as light rain or sleet, transitioning to a wintry mix over the next few hours. For more details, visit www.weather.gov/lwx/winter

Current Radar

Current radar depicts precipitation beginning to move into central VA. Most of this is likely not reaching the ground at this point, but will gradually begin doing so overnight.