Tuesday Night Update December 3, 2024
A clipper type storm will be passing through Wednesday Night into Thursday morning. This is tracking well to our north, carrying most of the snow to the north as well. However, a cold front will cross central Maryland around sunrise with an intense line of snow.
This Snow Squall will be brief, lasting about 30 minutes, but might be enough to coat the ground in spots. This is not about how much, but more so about the timing and the cold winds that follow.
Temperatures will start above freezing, then drop. So there is a small chance for some brief icing. However more likely the damp ground will dry with strong winds.
I know there is a lot of concern for the school buses and morning commute. I would pay more attention to the brief intense line of snow to reduce visibility. The conditions for icing will be marginal. So it is possible, but not promised.
A Wind Advisory has been issued for most of the region to have gusts up to 50 mph. Central Maryland and Northern Virginia as not been included, yet. But given the forecast data, I believe this region will be added.
The other concern during the day will be falling temperatures and the resulting wind chills into the Teens by the end of the day.
Here is quick look at the timeline.
Set Up Wednesday Night
The Clipper will be centered in Ontario Canada. The trailing cold front will cross the Great Lakes with heave snow bands there. The front will bring a line of intense snow into metro areas Thursday morning.
Wind Advisory
I personally believe the counties in Central Maryland and Northern Virginia will be added.
Wind Forecast Animation
7 AM to 7 PM
The winds will be strong with the front in the morning, then after a lull, increase again during the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph. Compare the key timeframe with the radar and temperatures below.
Radar Forecast Simulation
Midnight to Noon
Key Timeframes
Snapshot at 5 AM
Temperatures at 5 AM
Snapshot at 6 AM
Snapshot at 7 AM
Temperatures at 7 AM
Wind Forecast at 7 AM
Wind Chills At 7 AM
Snapshot at 8 AM
Temperatures at 8 AM
Snapshot at 9 AM
Snow Forecast
Afternoon Weather
Temperatures
Turning colder during the day.
Wind Chill
Yes, it will feel like the teens to near 20F
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