Residents across the Baltimore region are bracing for a mix of wintry weather as forecasters predict sleet, snow, and rain to transition later this morning. According to the National Weather Service, the storm system that moved across the region this Sunday morning has coated areas west of US-15 and north of US-50, although it is expected to clear out by the afternoon.
With temperatures projected to barely inch towards the 50-degree mark today and dipping down into the low 20s overnight, people are likely to find refuge in their warm homes. A Winter Weather Advisory remains active until noon today for parts of the Alleghenies, central Shenandoah Valley, and the Blue Ridge, reminding drivers to be cautious, having issued by the National Weather Service.
The cold won’t be letting up anytime soon, as a gusty northwest wind will accompany the high pressure arriving on Monday. Forecasts indicate that Tuesday will bring another weather disturbance that could carry more substantial wintry precipitation than Sunday's storm. Residents should remain vigilant as the National Weather Service fine-tunes its predictions for the rapidly approaching second wave.
For those setting sail on the Chesapeake Bay, a word of caution comes as Small Craft Advisories are in effect, reflecting the choppy conditions expected over open waters. A low-pressure system due East of the region on Tuesday could escalate conditions, with near-gale force gusts on the forecast. "Small Craft Advisory from noon today to 6 PM EST this evening for ANZ530>532-535-538>540," noted on the National Weather Service website, punctuating the care mariners must take.
Tides along the coast could swing drastically as northwesterly winds, potentially leading to low water levels, are set to make their presence felt starting Monday morning. Such anomalies are predicted to rise come Tuesday morning, leaving various areas, including Baltimore, Annapolis, and Solomons Island, to observe fluctuating coastal tides.
