Poochie’s Weather

This storm is definitely a tricky one to forecast.

Here is the low down of what I think currently.

First batch of precip arrives tonight, bringing 1-3 inches across the area. Then coastal low pressure “bombs out” just off of coast and then brings us another 2-4″ tomorrow late evening. Very strong winds with this storm, so expect power outages.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect tonight and then Winter Storm Watch still in effect tomorrow evening.

Take a look at what I wrote on Foot’s Forecast:

“ Tonight we will see the first batch of precip move through as a light mixed bag of rain/snow. Any rain should turn over to snow by 1am tomorrow morning. Snow may stop for a time Thursday morning, but then come back later in the day Thursday. The most intense parts of this storm should occur Thursday evening/night. This is when coastal low pressure will really “bomb out” producing strong winds and periods of moderate/heavy snow. The problem with this storm is that there will be a sharp cut off with the amount of precipitation. North and East will see more snow than the South and West regions of Maryland.

My current thinking for exact snowfall amounts are; western part of Carroll/Howard and westward (Frederick, Montgomery) will see 2-4″, eastern Carroll/Howard to central Baltimore/Northern Anne Arundel will see 3-6″, and then locations east of central Baltimore (Harford/Cecil) will see 4-8″ with higher accumulations possible in extreme north and east locations.” 

As for school tomorrow and Friday… Tomorrow with 1-3″ you’d think we would get a delay.. well that’s possible. But then they will have to decide whether or not they think snow will arrive soon enough to cause driving problems during with school transportation,  in order to decide for early dismissal. Then for Friday, if we get another 3″ a delay may be in stock.

Update at 9pm.

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