The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued weather advisories as another cold spell hits the region. As the high pressure that graced the Baltimore area moves offshore, a warm front ushers in potential wintry hazards. According to the National Weather Service forecast, areas such as the Alleghenies, central Shenandoah Valley, and Blue Ridge Mountains are particularly susceptible to a mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain tonight and into Sunday morning.
Residents should take heed of a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 3 AM to noon EST Sunday for these locations, where up to an inch of snow and a glaze of ice may fall, along with gusty winds reaching 35 mph. Daytime highs today will struggle to rise above the mid-40s in most areas, and following the front, Sunday night will see temperatures plummeting into the teens and 20s. Those venturing outside should be prepared for the sharp chill and icy conditions.
Clearer skies aren't far off, however, as high pressure returns Monday with dry conditions expected to follow. But don't stow that coat away just yet; the weather forecast suggests another storm system could bring a wintry mix to the region later Monday night and Tuesday. The potential for snow and freezing rain, primarily to the west of the Blue Ridge, could disrupt early-week activities. High temperatures by Tuesday are predicted to hover only in the 30s to low 40s.
Relief in the form of surface high pressure is anticipated by Wednesday and Thursday, but not before the aviation sector tackles sub-VFR conditions with possible wintry mix challenges across terminals on Tuesday. Weather-dependent delays may affect travel plans. Meanwhile, on the waters, mariners need to watch for winds near SCA criteria over the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay on Tuesday afternoon, before conditions improve mid-week. As always, those on the water or in the air should remain alert to the latest updates.
The rest of the week looks to welcome a sprinkle of golden dry days before precipitation returns Friday, potentially as another wintry mix. While winter's grip remains evident in these last breaths of November, Baltimore's citizens are no strangers to its seasonal ballet, bundling up and looking forward to clearer skies as each system passes.
