Chilly Surprise: What to Expect from Maryland's Weekend Snowstorm

Snowfall Expectations

• 1 to 3 inches of snowfall expected
• Some areas may receive more
• Timing: Begins before midnight, ends by sunrise
• Beaches and Delmarva: Snow in the morning

Intense Snowfall Rates

• Northeast Maryland, Northern Delmarva, Metro Philadelphia: Up to 1 inch per hour
• Potential for higher snow totals than initially forecasted

Post-Snow Conditions

• Temperatures drop significantly
• Wind chills feel brutally cold from Sunday to Monday morning

Baltimore's Seasonal Snowfall

• Current totals still low
• 1.5 inches at BWI matches December average
• 2 inches or more will surpass average for the first time since December 2017

Driving Force Behind the Storm

• Jet stream winds over 130 mph
• Enhances atmospheric lift and supports snow development
• Snow starts in the mountains, moves to Central Maryland between 8 PM and 11 PM

Looking Ahead

• Brief warm-up later in the week
• Friday: Rain, wind, and possible thunderstorms