In the latest National Weather Service Baltimore MD/Washington DC dispatch, Baltimore residents are bracing for another chilly day ahead. The forecast mentions the continuation of a cyclonic flow for Thursday, with high pressure slated to bring some relief on Friday. However, an oncoming area of low pressure could dampen the spirits of the weary, with a fresh blanket of snow expected Friday night into Saturday.
While the city may bask under sunny skies today, the winter is unabashed about its harshness, especially as it continues its reign over the Alleghenies. In an advisory issued by the National Weather Service, “Winter Storm Warnings/Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect” with an array of snow showers and accompanying strong northwesterly winds delivering a visceral punch of sub-zero wind chills. Setting foot in the mountains may have to wait, as it’s not just the picturesque snow but wind chills nearing a teeth-chattering 10-15 below zero.
Friday looks to introduce high pressure, albeit with the foreshadowing of a looming surface low tracking to the south, promising to leave 1-2 inches of snow behind. The National Weather Service conveys with a kind of clerical certainty, “Confidence is increasing for light snow accumulation (1-2 inches) for most of the area Friday night into Saturday morning.” It appears this is just the precursor, as high-pressure sweeps in the short term bring gusty winds and slight temperature bumps to thaw the icy grip ever so slightly…