Advisory for Thursday After Snow Squall in the Morning, and More to Follow
Throughout Wednesday night and Thursday morning, a clipper-type storm is forecast to pass through.
Most of the snow will be carried north by this storm. During the morning, a cold front will push snow across central Maryland.
Snow Squalls usually last 30 minutes or less, but there may be enough snow to cover the ground in places.
The question here is not how much, but rather when and by what means it occurs.
Initially, temperatures will be above freezing, but they will drop quickly enough to cause ice to form. Strong winds, however, are more likely to dry the damp ground.
School buses and the morning commute are causing a lot of concern. There was a brief line of snow that reduced visibility intensely.
I would pay more attention to that. It is possible but not guaranteed that icing will occur under marginal conditions.
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Most of the region has been issued a Wind Advisory, with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Although Central Maryland and Northern Virginia have not yet been included, I think they will be soon.
During the day, the temperatures will fall and the wind chills will rise into the teens.
Prepare for Thursday Night’s Event
Ontario, Canada, will be the center of the Clipper. Cold fronts will trail across the Great Lakes, bringing heavy snowfall.
Metro areas will see a line of intense snow Thursday morning as a result of the front.
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Forecast for Strong Winds
Adding Central Maryland and Northern Virginia is something I believe will happen.
Animation of Wind Forecasts
During the morning, winds will be strong with the front, then drop off in the afternoon after a lull.
A wind gust of up to 50 miles per hour is possible. Below are the radar and temperature charts for the key timeframe.
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