The risk of weather-related sinus pressure is moderate. Snowplows were unable to move in the gridlock. Conditions for stargazing are great. The temperature fell to 26 F by the morning of the 29th: a fall of 56 F in less than 24 hours. There were numerous injuries from automobile accidents and people falling on ice. When it is strongly positive, it often correlates with a cold and stormy pattern for the Mid-Atlantic. January: Around average to 1 degree below average, Reagan National Airport (DCA): 6 to 10 inches (compared with a 13.7-inch average), Dulles International Airport (IAD): 10 to 15 inches (compared with a 21-inch average), Baltimore-Washington International Marshall Airport (BWI): 8 to 12 inches (compared with a 19.3-inch average), Fairfax, Loudoun, Montgomery counties: 8 to 18 inches, Alexandria, Arlington and Prince Georges counties and the District: 6 to 12 inches. National Disaster Survey Report: The Great Nor'easter of December 1992 , Dept. It is known as the Ash Wednesday Storm. WASHINGTON WEATHER HEADLINES. The event precipitated the development of the Washington Metropolitan Area Snow Plan to facilitate preparedness and response to future storms. The temperatures often fluctuate above freezing in the winter so we can get lots of rain or freezing rain during the colder months. of Commerce, NOAA, NWS. US Dept. Around this time conditions degraded rapidly visibility reduced as wind speed increased. Shelters opened for nearly 4000 stranded travelers and those that left without heat and electricity. Just two days earlier, an impasse between a republican congress and a democratic president over the 1996 Federal Budget had finally come to an end. They walked across ice on the Rappahannock River which had been frozen since the previous November. As road crews worked hard to clear the snow, an "Alberta Clipper" shot through on Tuesday, January 9 dumping an additional 3 to 5 inches from Washington northeast through Baltimore. Snowiest Season = 55.9 inches during 2009-2010 winter. of Commerce, Weather Bureau, 1982, pp. We expect that this winter the PDO will average negative, perhaps strongly so. Records go back a long time in the Washington area, thanks to early record keeping by weather observers such as Benjamin Franklin, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. David Ludlum. On the 20th a cold front brought an inch of snow to Washington DC metro area and caused temperatures to fall back below freezing leading up to January 23. Arctic air to send temperatures plummeting across US during final days of winter. In West Virginia: Romney and Mount Storm 28, Cherry Grove 25, and Berkeley 19. March-April, 1907: On March 22, the temperature reached 90 F in Northwest Washington, DC and 88 F in College Park. Highs will be near 40 on Monday, around 50 on Tuesday and Wednesday and could hit 60 on Thursday. of Commerce, Weather Bureau, March 1962. The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) is a measurement of the intensity and location of sea-surface temperature differences from normal in the North Pacific. Last year, we predicted near-normal temperatures and slightly below-average snow. Roads were blocked and electrical service was out for several days. In Virginia: Haywood and Linden 21, Gainesville and Winchester 20, Elkton, Earleysville and Leesburg 18. Since 1970, the average winter temperature has risen between 3 and 5 degrees across the region. Snow depths from the storm were up to 20 inches over Northern Virginia and Maryland. Were forecasting January to be our coldest month with respect to normal and coldest overall. That is the one month I think we see some good cold weather. Cold high pressure was located over southern Quebec. All. Note that monthly temperature predictions are less reliable than for the whole season. East Coast Storm: March 5-9, 1962 - A Preliminary Report and Special Weather Bulletins Issued. Expect 1-2 inches around the D.C. metro area, 2-4 inches in Southern Maryland and 4-10 inches on Marylands Eastern Shore. High pressure sits over New England and cold dry airslides south across the Washington region. Trace amounts in Baltimore also fell on October 9, 1895, and 1903, and in Washington on Oct. 5, 1892. Perhaps most impressively Dulles broke its low maximum temperature record on December 25 by 21 degrees! Almost a foot (11.5 inches) fell at National Airport. The days after the storm were of little help to road and power crews, as well as those trying to clear driveways, as temperatures remained subfreezing until the afternoon of the 17th. 2. Protect pipes, and have food, water, prescriptions, and extra batteries in case travel is discouraged. This is usually because of two primary factors: 1. Any wet roads/ponding/puddles will flash . All NOAA, Heavy lake effect snow will continue downwind of the Great Lakes. Conditions for outdoor entertaining will be fair. The D.C. area has only seen four winters since 1888 with less than an inch of snow. Pay attention to MinuteCast watch for upcoming rain showers. The next day, DC recorded 93 F and on the 29th 90 F again. Either way, wintry mix is expected to slow transitioning to light snowfall through the afternoon. These analogues helped to loosely form the basis of our temperature and snow predictions because the weather in those years had some similarities to the factors below. The best times to visit Washington, D.C., are from September to November and March to May. By Friday evening the low moved off the North Carolina coast and underwent explosive intensification. of Commerce, NOAA, NWS. PUBLISHED 6:35 PM ET Mar. Local Climatic Data for Bel Air, MD. Drive under the speed limit, and check road conditions before leaving your home. On the other hand, a positive AO and NAO combination typically supports a warmer pattern, with a storm track that will often go to our west. The risk of grass pollen symptoms is low. The cost of clearing the snow from Virginia roads came to $9 million. However, its probable that there will be windows when the indexes go sharply negative, enhancing our chance for snow events. Dept. It began in mid January with an arctic blast that sent temperatures below zero over northern Virginia and western and central Maryland for a couple of mornings. Yes, the sunrise and sunset are both 7:17 (a.m. and p.m.) on Friday. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1988, The coldest temperatures occurred between December 30, 1880, and January 1, 1881. This tracked rapidly up the coastline, and by 5 am the low intensified deeply off the Delmarva. Washington, DC Weather Forecast | AccuWeather Daily Current Weather 1:34 AM 49 F RealFeel 44 Air Quality Excellent Wind NW 7 mph Wind Gusts 16 mph Light rain More Details MINUTECAST. When sleet hits the ground, it bounces and does not stick to objects. Washington, DC 10-Day Weather Forecast - The Weather Channel | Weather.com As of 8:23 pm EDT Tonight --/ 40 55% Fri 17 | Night 40 55% WNW 14 mph Rain showers early becoming more. This winter, we expect La Nia to weaken some but for a weak to moderate event to persist through the winter. Prince Georges County, MD was hard hit with up to 13 inches of snow falling in a short amount of time. We graded our outlook a B- or C+. The storm had given Washington a snow depth of 34 inches (almost 3 feet) and the city recorded its greatest monthly snow total with 35.2 inches. By noon, the winter storm could begin to effect the D.C. area. Unlike a hurricane which usually comes and goes within one tidal cycle, the nor'easter can linger through several tides. With the Dec. 1 start of meteorological winter just about two weeks away, its time for our annual seasonal outlook. However, mother nature did not cooperate. The highest chance of overcast or mostly cloudy conditions is 52% on January 6.. East of Washington DC the column of subfreezing air was not as thick, and the drops remained liquid until they reached the surface, where they refroze on contact to form freezing rain. DCAs four day average temperature for December 24-27 was 61.5 degrees. Interstates shut down. Overall, we expect slightly to somewhat below-average snowfall. of Commerce, NOAA, NWS, NCDC, Jan. and Feb, 1996. Weather balloon soundings taken every six hours at NWS Sterling showed that warm, above freezing air was flowing into the area on southwesterly winds between 5000 feet and 8000 feet. Any object with a temperature below 32 F will suddenly find a glaze of ice accumulating on it. of Commerce, At Cape Henry (at the mouth of the Chesapeake), one could walk out 100 yards from the lighthouse on the frozen ocean. We have updated our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Sometimes, so much ice can accumulate that structural damage occurs to buildings and communication towers collapse under its weight. As a matter of fact, this is the third winter in a row for it. The prior record was 34.9 in February 2003. A winter getaway to the nation's capital means you can dine by the fire at a cozy restaurant, attend a Washington Capitals or Washington Wizards game, pamper yourself at the spa for a day or enjoy warm drinks at a local restaurant. Paper #8, 1949. These conditions reflected those at the other major airports, and throughout the mid Atlantic region. These are tricky forecasts, and we think well have our share of them this winter. We see winter getting off to a pretty benign start. A band of heavy snow stretched across Richmond (19 inches), Washington, DC (28 inches), and Baltimore (25 inches) immobilizing the region. Winter, from December to February, is cold: the average temperature is just above freezing (0 C or 32 F). On the coast of Maryland and Virginia, there was flooding that submerged an entire island washing away a large herd of cattle that had been wintering there. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Warnings Defined In Baltimore, the low tides grounded ships at their docks. Cold winds blowing across the warm lakes brought 68 inches of snow to Buffalo, NY. High pressure over Greenland or high-latitude blocking helps push the storm track farther south and east, often creating storm tracks that are cold and snowy for our region. In March, a regiment of the Virginia Infantry marched from Falmouth to Fredericksburg. Great Storms of the Jersey Shore. More than a foot of snow fell with temperatures near zero. December 18-19, 2009: On the morning of Friday, December 18th low pressure was located in the Gulf of Mexico near the Florida Panhandle. The average low-temperature, in Washington, is 30.2F (-1C). On the morning of the 12th, people arose to find a half foot of snow and ice blanketing the city. Food was also rationed, though not as severely as the coal. The weather service forecast up to 3 feet of snow by today in some parts of the state with . However, it could also start as only rain, which would cut down on any potential snow accumulation by causing flakes to melt as they begin falling. The government remained shut for 4 days that week and many schools and businesses announced their closure for the entire week. We have updated our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Longtime residents of the D.C. area know it just takes one storm at the wrong time to make for a memorable winter. News Journal, Wilmington, DE, Sept. 18, 1994. 20 ft) Last Update: 7:30 am EDT Mar 14, 2023. In central Maryland: North Potomac 38.5, Cascade and Maugansville 37.5, Frostburg 34, Point of Rocks 35.2, Scarboro 33.5, Westminster 32.2, and Reisterstown 32.1. Only swim in water temperatures below 55 degrees if you have the proper gear. The total at DCA was the 4th greatest two day snowfall in Washington DC since records began in 1871; for Baltimore it was their second greatest. Winter temperatures will be below normal, while precipitation and snowfall will be above normal. The snowfall, coinciding with the afternoon commute, led to multiple hours of gridlocked traffic due to the treacherous driving conditions. The storm's exact track and speed become critical in properly forecasting and warning for heavy snow across the greater Washington Metropolitan area. Average Snowfall = 16.6 inches at National ; 22.8 inches at Dulles, Earliest Snowfall = Trace on Oct. 5, 1892; .03 inches on Oct. 10, 1979 Roads were blocked and impassable. Sunday will be sunny, breezy and cold, and highs could get back to near 35. Observations It took a week to restore the links and for Washington to find out that Baltimore and New York had been hit even harder. of Commerce, NOAA, NWS. A third storm struck on Friday, January 12 dumping another 4 to 6 inches over the metro area. WV Hazards, Current Conditions It was likely the iciest winter the Washington area has ever seen. Local Climatic Data for Washington, DC. Skies over the mid Atlantic on the overnight hours of the 9th were clear, which allowed temperatures to plummet into the lower teens at most locations by 7 am Tuesday. The most recent thought came just three years ago, in 2019-2020. It gave a clean look to the piles of dirty snow that were accumulating along roadways and in parking lots. The glaze of ice on roadways and walkways is treacherous. Temperature In February, the average high-temperature is almost the same as in January - a chilly 44.8F (7.1C). Stay hydrated and bring enough water to last the entire hike. The next round of rain and heavy mountain snow is expected to impact the West Coast Sunday into early Monday. Dept. Yes, we will see a little more to the north and west, but I'm not expecting much at all for areas to the south and east. Storm Data, Dept. Snow will be area-wide except for the northern zones by 7 p.m. Closer to the low, the warm ocean air changes the precipitation over to sleet, freezing rain, and eventually rain. The winter in Washington, D.C. experiences essentially constant cloud cover, with the percentage of time that the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy remaining about 50% throughout the season. Winter outlook: Another lousy season for D.C. snow lovers. Its greatest seasonal snowfall total was reached that season with 54.4 inches. 28, 1898 Most likely time of winter precipitation onset (snow, sleet, freezing rain). Please select one of the following: Local KLWX Standard Radar (low bandwidth), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Additionally, I look to the snow cover over Siberia and North America. In a large swath from Alabama to New England, it dropped over a foot of snow. December 1880: Parts of western and central Maryland received nearly two feet of snow which aided in plummeting temperatures. Each tide piles more and more water on shore and into the bays and takes more and more sand away. A second, stronger wave brought a burst of heavy snow to much of the region Wednesday afternoon and evening. In eastern West VirginiaVanville 30.0, Middleway 31.0, Lehew 34.0, Smiths Crossroads 29.5, Keyser 29.2, and Bayard 33.0. Washington, DC, sees record-setting snow as storm system moves across the East . Between mid January and mid February, about a dozen storms hit dropping snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Northeasterly winds of 25-30 mph persisted throughout much of the day Saturday. Biggest Snowstorm = 28 inches, Jan. 1922 (official); 36 inches, Jan. 1772 (unofficial), (Greatest Number of Consecutive Days with an inch or more on the ground). If the forecasted storm track is off by just a little bit, it may mean the difference between heavy rain, freezing rain or sleet (marked as mixed precipitation in the diagram), and a foot or more of snow. In eastern West VirginiaSheperdstown 14.0, Martinsburg 16.0, Berkeley Springs 11.4, Romney 12.0, and Bayard 14.0. January 16-18, 1857: This was the great blizzard and freeze. pp. Thats when brief arctic plunges could provide several windows of opportunity for snow. Composting conditions are poor. Local Climatic Data for Westminister, MD. Sometimes water piles inland causing major coastal flooding. CONCORD, N.H. (AP) Parts of New England and New York were digging out of a nor'easter Wednesday that caused tens of thousands of power outages, numerous school cancellations and whiteout conditions on the roads. AccuWeather meteorologists tracking next storm to impact Cal Clearing your car of Winter's ice missiles, Surviving a power outage during a snowstorm. February 5-6, 2010: Blizzard One. On the morning of Friday February 5th low pressure was located just south of the Florida panhandle, with cold high pressure centered over Ontario stretching southeastward into the mid Atlantic states. Storm Data, Dept. The provided a steady stream of moisture to flow into the mid Atlantic states. Baltimore recorded over 22 inches and even Ocean City received 10 inches of snow. Of greater importance was what was happening to the temperature of the column of air up to 8000 feet above the surface. The set up for an ice storm is similar to that for snow. Looking at those factors, I think we will be wearing the rain coats and umbrellas a whole lot more than the winter coats and snow boots. Local records from the Washington DC Forecast Office, DOC, NOAA, NWS. Annual Weather SummaryNovember 2022 to October 2023. Heres how much snow has fallen over each of the past 10 winters (full list back to 1887-1888): We do take these long-term trends into account in our winter outlooks. It came to an end during mid-afternoon in the central Shenandoah Valley, but continued until around midnight north of the Potomac River to the Pennsylvania border as the low tracked northeast of the Delmarva. Winds produced blizzard conditions over portions of northern Virginia and central and western Maryland with snow drifts up to 12 feet! Contractions Damages were estimated at near 100 million dollars for the region. For a period around 7 am VDOT ordered its snowplows to halt operations as visibility was reduced to less than 100 feet at times. Heavy snow fell in the Appalachian Mountains. Water reached nine feet at Norfolk (flooding begins around five feet). Capital Weather Gang. Check out the Washington DC, DC WinterCast. Mary Cable. Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia local news, events and information. The weather in Washington DC during winter varies from year to year, but it can get as cold as 5 degrees Celsius. The Washington area saw 8 inches to the southeast of the city, 13 inches in the District and within the beltway, and 18 inches north and west of the city in Loudoun, Frederick and portions of Montgomery Counties. However, with high pressure over upstate New York, surface temperatures dropped below freezing by early afternoon on northerly winds. Dept. MD/DC Hazards In central MarylandFrostburg 36.0, Hancock 30.5, Wolfsville 30.0, Mount Airy 28.5, Norrisville 30.0, Elkridge 38.3, Pimlico 28.0, Crofton 34.0, Clarksburg 32.0, and Laurel 32.2. Combined with another .4 received later in the month, this made February 2010 the snowiest month at Dulles since records began in 1963. The latest snow ever recorded at Baltimore was a trace on May 9, 1923. That could mean more moisture, but will the cold be there to bring more snow? Official weather records did not begin until after the Civil War. On the coast, even stronger northeast winds blow near the storm's center. If we see a good storm, it will most likely come in January. Hagerstown recorded 22 inches in 24 hours. This potent storm is expected to produce heavy mountain snow and gusty winds from the Sierra to the central/northern Rockies. Heavy snow generally occurs in a narrow 50 mile-wide band about 150 miles northwest of the low pressure center (represented as an "L" on the diagram to the left). Totals for the storm included 16.4" at DCA, 26.8" at BWI, and 21.7" at IAD. However, not all La Nias are the same, and there are other factors that drive our weather. Light snow began to fall in the mid afternoon hours, which continued intermittently through the evening and overnight. The sudden downfall of temperatures in early April caused great damage to the crop for the year. Those same years had bouts of heavy rain and with a warm Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. For more details, see the Blizzard of 1996. In College Park, the temperature fell from 83 F to 25 F and reached a minimum of 20 F on the 30th. Nearly two feet of snow fell from Charlottesville (21 inches) to Luray (24 inches) to Winchester (22 inches). of Commerce, NOAA, NWS, 1994. Saturday aftn & eve. The strong northwest winds behind the storm blew so hard that they emptied the Tidal Potomac. DC's year-round temps are pretty moderate, but during the winter - when cold Canadian winds whistle down the Potomac and Anacostia rivers - Washingtonians bundle up for a day (or a night) on the ice. Harvey Cedars, NJ: Down The Shore Publishing and The Sandpiper, Inc., 1993. The winter storm of March 13-15, 1993, - known as the Storm of the Century - was 30 years ago. February 15-16, 1958: Over 14 inches of snow fell in the Washington area. 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(Weather station: Reagan National Airport, USA). Snow continued to pile up at 1-2 inch per hour rates. The islands of Chincoteague and Assateague were completely underwater. It was one of Washington's worst floods. Soon it is no longer snow, but rain, falling into cold air (below 32 F). March 29-30, 1942: The Palm Sunday Snowstorm was another seasonal late comer. The rain droplets freeze into small ice pellets known as sleet. heavy snow stranded travelers on Interstate 95 for over 24 hours, best winter forecast preceded the record-breaking Snowmageddon winter of 2009-2010, it was cold, with snow that totaled more than twice the average, has risen between 3 and 5 degrees across the region. It is quite common for the rain-snow line to fall right over the District. Dulles received 45.7 during the first ten days of February. The greatest snow total for this storm was in Cherry Grove, WV 30.0. Pressures lower than normal indicate the positive phase, and pressures higher than normal, the negative phase. Inland, a blizzard may be brewing with visibility near zero in blowing and falling snow and winds gusting over 35 mph. President Carter asked people to turn thermostats down to conserve energy. Be sure to wear sunscreen and UV-protective activewear. While the storm is impacting different parts of the state more significantly, it's affecting travel plans for people in many places across the entire state. A negative PDO would favor a dip in the jet stream over western Canada with a southeast ridge, favoring a mild weather regime in the Mid-Atlantic, though we expect that pattern to flip at times, usually briefly. Jan 2011 write-up by Jared Klein, Brian Lasorsa, and Michelle Cohen. The March 1993 storm was not "the storm of the century" for Washington. Washington fell into the mixed precipitation zone. Multiple bands of intense snow squalls may produce areas of low visibility, blowing snow, and thus It caught motorists off guard and stranded cars on the Capitol Beltway. The sudden cold wave shot up the use of electricity and natural gas. Frederick Post, Nancy Lewis, Frederick, MD, Feb. 13, 1994. This was causing the snow falling from the clouds to melt, but as these drops descended further to refreeze prior to reaching the surface, forming sleet. Once again, they are very warm for this time of year. February 7, 1936: Over 14 inches of snow fell in the Washington area in a heavy snow band that stretched from the Virginia mountains across southern Washington, southern Maryland and the Lower Eastern Shore where 12 to 18 inches of snow fell. Widespread cold forecast for central, eastern US, Wild photo captures massive amount of snow at California ski resort, Stranded couple, children rescued from icy lake during nor'easter. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, Stories that explain the news through charts, maps, photography and videos. Ice storms are more common in the valleys and foothills just east of the Appalachian Mountains than in Washington and southern Maryland. The total at Dulles was not only the greatest two day snowfall since records began in March 1963; it crushed the previous two day total of 23.2 set in January 1996. This was the major factor in our historically snowy winter of 2009-10. Times are only given for places that are under a Warning or Advisory. FOX 5 DC WASHINGTON - If you think it has been a while since D.C. has gotten a decent snowfall, you're correct! By Monday morning, Washington, DC was buried under 17 to 21 inches of snow. The high pressure across Atlantic Canada helped to hold the low, a definite Noreaster, in place, which allowed the snowfall to continue throughout the day. On January 13, Oakland, in western Maryland's Garrett County, recorded the state's all time record low temperature of -40 F. On the 14th, College Park reported -26 F, Hagerstown -27 F, Frederick -21 F, Laurel -19 F and Tacoma Park -8 F. March 29, 1921: In Washington, an early spring abruptly ended when a cold front passed through. January 13-14, 1912 Cold Wave: A record cold wave settled in over the state. Local Climatic Data for Hagerstown, MD. of Commerce, NOAA, NWS. The storm began in Washington the morning of March 11 and by evening, the city and surrounding area was an ice-entangled mess with fallen tree limbs, electric lines and downed telegraph poles. We met up with Litterst as the rain began to fall, and with more . Replacing outdoor lights with yellow bug lights can attract less insects near your home. There were so many cars that snow plows could not get through to open the clogged arteries. Dept. A maximum of 6 to 12 inches of snow fell over Frederick Counties. The risk of dust and dander allergy symptoms is high. Thirty to 36 inches of snow fell over Frederick and western Loudoun Counties. The weight of the snow was too much for the Knickerbocker Theater on 18th Street and Columbia in Northwest Washington, DC. Strong winds caused structural damage on land and wrecked ships at sea. This provided a feed of cold air into the Mid Atlantic. Conditions deteriorated rapidly as heavy precipitation overspread the region at the start of the afternoon rush hour. It becomes trapped on the east side. The Climate Handbook for Washington, DC. The snowiest periods will be in early to mid-January, late January, and late February. February 1899: The Great Arctic Outbreak of '99 and the Great Eastern Blizzard of '99 occurred this month. Blacked out with the exception of a few gas lights settled in over the District late January and. 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