Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Cooler weather returns

Plenty of rain and mild temperatures were the rule for today but now the cold returns. Highs today reached the lower 60's in some areas, I was not surprised since there was a strong surge of low level Southerly flow. Then the cold front came through late this afternoon and knocked temps back. Rainfall amounts are ranging anywhere from 1 to over 2 inches and it is still raining out.

Current radar observations are showing another batch of showers developing over South Central VA, and Northeast NC, associated with a upper-level trough passing through. On the backside of this precip area, it has turned to snow. Winter Weather Advisories have been hoisted for parts of Southern MD and Central VA for around 1-2 inches of snow. It is possible that we see a quick round of snow or snow showers, if enough cold air filters into the shore at the surface, when the upper-trough passes through. If any accumulation does occur on Delmarva, it should be and inch or less, mostly on the grass and car tops, since it will be a wet snow. Also temperatures will drop to or below the freezing mark in some areas towards daybreak, so some patchy icy conditions are also possible too, due to the recent water on the roads. We will then see the sun return for Valentines Day with dry conditions. have a great night!

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