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Wintry Mess: Updated Snowfall Totals Released For Storm Causing Slippery Travel
A quick-moving storm will bring a wintry mix to the region, causing slippery travel conditions. The system will arrive Sunday night, Dec. 15, into Monday morning, Dec. 16. Light snow and sleet are expected, with 1 to 3 inches of accumulation in areas shaded darker blue on the AccuWeather map in the first image above. The National Weather Service warns that these conditions may create hazardous road situations for Monday morning commutes. Regions shaded light blue may experience light freezing rain with minor accumulations, leading to icy roads. AccuWeather cautions that any ice or snow c…
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New Update: Snow, Sleet, Rain To Hit These Areas As Storm System Nears
A quick-moving storm system will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain at the tail end of the weekend. A mix of cold air and moisture might cause light wintry precipitation overnight Sunday, Dec. 15 into Monday, Dec. 16 in these locations: Hudson Valley, New York Western Connecticut and Massachusetts Northwestern New Jersey Southeastern Pennsylvania North-central Maryland For projected precipitation types by location, click on the first image above from AccuWeather. Areas shown in the darker shade of blue in the second image above from AccuWeather could see up to 3 inches of snowfall and i…
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Snow, Ice To Hit These Spots As Rounds Of Precipitation On Way: Here's Timing
An active weather pattern will bring multiple rounds of precipitation in the days ahead, with some parts of the region seeing a wintry mix and accumulating snow. The first round of precipitation will come on Sunday, Dec. 15. Most locations will see rain either during the day or at night, according to the National Weather Service. A mix of cold air and moisture might cause light wintry precipitation in these locations: North-central Maryland Southeastern Pennsylvania Northwestern New Jersey Hudson Valley, New York Western Connecticut and Massachusetts Areas shown in the darker shade of blu…
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Long-Range Forecast Reveals Separate Storm Chances Christmas Week
Dreaming of a White Christmas? You may get your wish. Long-range weather models indicate the chance for two separate storm systems during Christmas Week, occurring right before and after Wednesday, Dec. 25. The first system is anticipated on Monday, Dec. 23. With overnight low temperatures in the upper teens and low 20s, and daytime highs around the freezing mark, the precipitation is likely to fall as snow. The second chance for a storm that week will occur on Thursday, Dec. 26, when high temperatures are expected to reach the upper 30s to low 40s, which could result in r…
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New Update: Thanksgiving Storm Will Dampen Travel With Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow
A new storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, causing widespread disruptions for travel and holiday festivities. A pair of scenarios will be at play as the holiday week progresses, one of which could produce accumulating snow across portions of the Ohio Valley and Northeast, AccuWeather meteorologists say. "The first scenario involves a slow-moving storm, meaning potentially longer-lasting impacts from the Tennessee and Ohio valleys through the Northeast," says AccuWeather. "The second scenario sends the same storm farther south and off the Ca…
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'Helene Unravels:' Rainy Days Ahead For Some Eastern States After Hurricane
With rescue efforts from Hurricane Helene underway in southern states, showers are expected in northeastern states early this week, forecasters are saying. The storm made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane last Thursday and left hundreds stranded by flooding and at least 95 people dead in Virginia, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, multiple news outlets report. According to AccuWeather, Helene is expected to "unravel" over some mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states, bringing localized downpours, showers, and clouds through the end of the month. "Moist air…
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Say Goodbye To Sunny Skies: Tropical Storm Bringing Rain To Virginia This Week
Monday, Sept. 16 could be the last sunny day for the rest of the week in the Northeast. A tropical rainstorm working its way through the Carolinas is expected to dampen parts of Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, and some of Pennsylvania mid-week, forecasters say. "A subtropical storm has both tropical and non-tropical characteristics," AccuWeather says. "Often a subtropical storm has a sweep of dry air on one side, as the storm near the Carolina coast is exhibiting." AccuWeather Monday was sunny with a high of 78 and Tuesday, Sept. 17 will be cloudy with a high near 80, the National Weathe…
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Cold Front Coming After Rain: Here's How Cool It Could Get In The Northeast This Weekend
Break out those jean jackets. After a day of rain, temps are expected to drop for a classic fall day in the Northeast, forecasters say. Saturday, Sept. 7 will be rainy with a high of 75 and showers on the lighter side with the exception of a few thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. AccuWeather says the rain will fall during the first part of the weekend. Unsettled weather today due to some showers and perhaps a few thunderstorms. Rainfall amounts expected to be on the... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Saturday, September 7, 20…
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Your Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Expect Sporadic Storms Before Sunny Skies
The last few days of summer are upon us. Here's how the weather patterns will play out Labor Day Weekend in the Northeast. The National Weather Service says Saturday, Aug. 31 will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible around 6 p.m. "Humidity levels will build ahead of that front on Saturday and as that occurs, the risk of showers and thunderstorms will increase," AccuWeather says. For western MD, eastern WV, and NW Virginia, scattered severe thunderstorms are expected this afternoon. They could... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washin…
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Severe Thunderstorms May Bring Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Wind Gusts To DMV Region
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of the DMV region as wicked weather is expected to roll through the region, forecasters are cautioning. Following a sweltering day, the National Weather Service is advising that parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia may be subject to storms that may bring whipping winds approaching 70 mph and ping pong-sized hail to some areas. The Watch has been issued throughout the region through 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for areas along and west of the DC metro area until 11 PM tonight. The primary th…
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Weekend Storms To Douse Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia: Forecasters
Some severe weather may be coming to parts of Maryland and Virginia following the recent spell of dry conditions throughout the region, forecasters say. What started as a pleasant weekend in the DMV is going to be doused by rain as storms move into the area, with the possibility of severe weather on Saturday leading into Sunday. Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected today with a risk of some severe weather and flash flooding. #DCwx #MDwx #VAwx #WVwx pic.twitter.com/mqhnVnNlae — NWS Baltimore-Washington (@NWS_BaltWash) August 17, 2024 The most intense weather is expected to co…
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New Tornado Watch Issued For Parts Of DC, Maryland, Virginia
Some areas in the DMV are subject to a new Tornado Watch as Tropical Storm Debby continues moving through the region and up the East Coast. Wind gusts exceeding 60 mph are expected on Friday, and tornadoes are possible, according to the National Weather Service, which extended the Tornado Watch through 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9. 450a: Rotating storms producing tornado warnings sweeping through Virginia’s Northern Neck and parts of Charles County. These are pointed toward immediate DC area over next couple hours. We’ll post updates as they come through. pic.twitter.com/zEowLjNE12 — Capital…
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Widespread Travel Disruptions Expected With Storm System Closing Out Weekend For Northeast
We've got one more day of stormy weather before another day of extreme heat. Pick your poison. A system that dropped several inches of rain on the Northeast on Saturday, Aug. 3 is expected to be followed by another round of storms on Sunday, Aug. 4, according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service. And forecasters say widespread travel disruptions are expected. Quite a busy week is on tap for us. Another round of showers & thunderstorms will impact the area this afternoon &... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Sunday, August 4, 2024…
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Thunderstorms, Heavy Winds Heading Toward Virginia, Maryland: Forecasters
Several rounds of rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to roll through the DMV region on Wednesday, forecasters say. The National Weather Service issued an alert cautioning that storms were incoming and could bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph in some parts of the area. A Flood Watch was also put in effect for the DC/Baltimore metro areas that will be in effect from noon through 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5. "A pair of low pressure systems tracking across the eastern half of the country will trigger scattered to isolated showers and thunderstorms across much of the region to…
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Drenching Rain, 45 MPH Winds: New Storm Moving Toward Northeast
Forecasters are warning of a weekend storm bringing widespread rain and gusty winds to the Northeast, creating yet another flood risk. Thursday, March 7 will be be mild with scattered showers while Friday, March 8 will be mostly sunny with temps in the mid-50s, forecasters say. Saturday, March 9 is when the new storm will begin moving into the region with rain beginning in the afternoon and lasting overnight, according to the National Weather Service. About an inch of rain is expected to fall, which the National Weather Service says isn't much, but given an already-wet ground "there is pot…
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When Will Sun Come Out? Northeast Facing Three Rounds Of 'Soaking Rain'
Sunday's spring-like weather was a lovely taste of what could be, but isn't — at least not yet. The Northeast is facing several days of rain before sunny skies return, forecasters say. Good Tuesday Morning Everyone! There will be three separate rounds of widespread rain this week. The first round is... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 "Three storms will swing through the eastern United States into this weekend, delivering soaking rain that may lead to disruptions in outdoor activities despite the mild weather pattern," AccuWea…
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Change In Weather Pattern Bringing Rain, Warmer Temps To Region: Forecasters
A change in the weather is bringing warmer weather and rain to the mid-Atlantic and Northeast, closing out a dry week with mild temps, forecasters are saying. Wednesday, Feb. 21 will be mostly sunny with a high near 45, melting snow that fell last week, the National Weather Service says. The snow could re-freeze as temps dip just under 30 at night, but a warm-up Thursday means the precipitation eyeing the region likely won't be more snow. Good morning! Expect a slightly warmer day today compared to yesterday with mostly sunny skies. The forecast hasn't... Posted by US National We…
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Rain May Turn To Snow In Parts Of DMV Region During Shifty Incoming Storm: Forecasters
Some parts of the DMV region could be hit with snow as another round of storms is expected to roll through the area. Forecasters are advising that some parts of the area could see winter weather, specifically in the mountains, though many other neighborhoods will only see rain falling beginning late on Monday and into Tuesday morning. We have some winter weather on the way for Maryland including potential snow fall tonight into tomorrow. Keep an eye on @NWS_BaltWash, your local forecasts, and here for continued updates. #MdWx https://t.co/3jWmTmz5Uo — Maryland Department of Emergen…
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Weather Whiplash: Spring-Like Temps To Close Out Warm, Wet Week, Forecasters Say
After a bout with wintry weather, the mid-Atlantic is in for a warmer, wetter week. According to the National Weather Service, Monday night, Jan. 22 is expected to be cold with temps in the mid-20s. Tuesday will be much milder with a high just above 40, and mostly cloudy. Three-day outlook. NWS Baltimore/Washington Wednesday comes with a 50 percent chance of rain and temperatures just below 50, while Thursday temperatures will surge to a high of 66, and an 80 percent chance of rain. AccuWeather is predicting fog due to air temperature rising quickly as the ground is wet. Come Friday, …
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Tracking Impactful Storm Blasting Region With Rain, Heavy Winds: Weather Service
Forecasters are tracking a mid-week storm set to blast the mid-Atlantic with heavy rain, wind, and in some parts, sleet. Monday, Jan. 8 will be mostly sunny with a high near 45 while Tuesday, Jan. 9 will be cloudy with a high closer to 60, according to the National Weather Service. Northern Maryland could see rain mixed with snow after 10 a.m. Tuesday. The rest of the state and the Washington DC and northern Virginia areas will see mostly rain, but there could be lots of it, the NWS said. A map released by the NWS calls for between 2.1 and 2.8 inches of rain across the DMV. A flood watch …
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Storm System Heads Toward Region: Another Rainy Weekend Ahead
Seems as though we can't go a single weekend without rain in the Northeast this fall. Another developing storm system is expected to arrive this Saturday, Oct. 14, according to the National Weather Service. "Several days of quiet weather are expected before a storm system arrives unfortunately in time for the weekend," the NWS' Mount Holly office said. "Mild temperatures are expected overall, though it will likely be cold enough for frost around the Shenandoah Valley tonight," the Baltimore/DC NWS office said. "The next chance of rain comes heading into this weekend." Tuesday, Oct.…
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Separate Rounds Of Thunderstorms Take Aim On Region
Bouts of rain showers and thunderstorms heading to the region are expected to make up for the abnormally-dry end of spring and start to summer. There will be scattered showers throughout the day on Thursday, June 22, which will be cooler with a high temperature in the mid-60s, according to the National Weather Service. About a quarter of an inch of precipitation is possible. Conditions will then become more stormy starting on Friday, June 23, which will be warmer and more humid with a high temperature in the mid-70s. See thunderstorms and rain being forecast along the East Coast.AccuW…
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Major Storm Taking Aim On Region Will Be Packed With Heavy Rains, Strong Winds
A major storm headed to the region will bring a mix of heavy rain, strong winds, along with sleet and snow in some areas. The cross-country storm system is now expected to arrive in this region on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 12, intensify Thursday night, and continue into Friday, Jan. 13, AccuWeather reports. Mainly rain (shown in green) is expected in much of the region with a wintry mix possible farther inland (pink) and snow in some parts of northern New York and New England (blue).AccuWeather.com Mainly rain is expected with a wintry mix possible farther inland and snow in some parts o…
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Pre-Christmas Storm: These Areas Expected To See Accumulating Snow, Poor Travel Conditions
A storm system packed with a wide swath of snow, rain, and strong winds is expected to cause poor travel conditions and bring accumulating snowfall to some spots in the days leading up to Christmas. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Dec. 22, the National Weather Service said. The first image above shows a look at areas (marked in red) where poor travel conditions are expected on Friday, Dec. 23. Areas expected to see accumulating snowfall Thursday and Friday are shown in blue in the second image above. Blizzard conditions are possible in areas shown in royal blue. Cu…
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