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PM Update: Some Light Overnight Snow?
Mostly cloudy and chilly end to work week on Friday
* Superstorm of 1993 | March Temperature Swings | SnowCam *
The warmth of yesterday has been replaced by much cooler temperatures, serving as a reminder that astronomical spring has yet to arrive. Morning sun gave way to increasing afternoon clouds as a small storm system approached. Highs in the mid-to-upper 40s will trend back downward this evening. And then overnight... could we see some snow?
Tonight: A weak storm passing mainly to the south may keep us watching radar overnight for the chance of a little snow. Right now the best chance for real accumulation (1-2"+) appears to be south of Fredericksburg and southwest toward Charlottesville, but some light snow is possible here, especially for D.C. and south. Lows around 30-35 and light snowfall rates would likely limit any local accumulation to grassy and elevated surfaces.
Tomorrow (Friday): After a risk of light snow in the morning (perhaps changing to rain before ending), we'll see plenty of clouds throughout the day, with maybe a few breaks of sunshine. Highs should generally make it to the low-to-mid 40s with light winds.
See Josh Larson's full forecast through the beginning of next week.
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Ian Livingston
| March 12, 2009; 9:15 PM ET
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Posted by: spdnchaos21 | March 12, 2009 7:52 PM | Report abuse
Can the SnowCam be turned on again? I know it is not a lot of snow, but I like to watch it.
Posted by: Bitter_Bill | March 12, 2009 8:10 PM | Report abuse
Not what appears to be heavy precip., but radar shows snow approaching from the west. 70 degrees yesterday and snow today? Could it actually happen? I'm a little surprised that there isn't a bit more of a buzz with this system working its way towards us.
Posted by: bodyiq | March 12, 2009 9:05 PM | Report abuse
@spdnchaos21
I don't think people are that jazzed for a little snow that probably won't stick for the most part. Congrats on getting into the Ms State program and good luck there!
@Bitter_Bill
Adding snowcam
Posted by: Jason-CapitalWeatherGang | March 12, 2009 9:13 PM | Report abuse
I think AugustaJim may be the lucky one tonight based on this map.
But there does look like enough stuff out to the west to give us all a chance. Nothing yet on the Blue Ridge in the Warren County.
Cloudy. 32.7F.
Posted by: spgass1 | March 12, 2009 10:15 PM | Report abuse
Air seems too dry around here for much precipitation to reach the ground, according to Sue Palka.
Posted by: Bombo47jea | March 12, 2009 11:22 PM | Report abuse
Bombo47jea, I watched the same report from Sue. My Accu-rite weather station has temp and humidity, but I don't have confidence in the humidity. Seems to be stuck on 20% every day inside and outside.
Capweathergang, perhaps you should consider writing a personal weather station buyer's guide?
Current conditions: 32.4F, cloudy
Posted by: spgass1 | March 12, 2009 11:48 PM | Report abuse
Great idea spgass1. I'd love to see such a guide myself.
Posted by: eddiedog2 | March 13, 2009 12:41 AM | Report abuse
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comments comments can we get your comments here; I miss the old site coming here since ive been 11 now im 19 i was born march 2 had a heck of a bday present never in 19 years; goin into Broadcast Meteorology at Mississippi State . But im wondering am i the only snowlover left!!!! looking for surprises in this slug coming our way? Could there be any surprises CAPWGANG? come on north winds.