Our Last Taste of Winter

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT IN OUR AREA FROM 6AM-3PM TUESDAY MARCH 25

Our Last Taste of Winter (James 6:00pm)

Yes, we are all tired of winter…even the snow lovers here at Forecast GMU realize that this winter has been as cold and as grueling as ever. Soon we will have a winter synopsis on why that is, which can be partially attributed to the warming Arctic region. For now, we are at the late stages of winter’s last grasp on the region before flowers start blooming and temperatures start becoming seasonable again. 

This storm is forming due to a strong area of low pressure off the Atlantic coast and will be going up the coast just like most Nor’easter storms. Though this one will have most of its energy out at sea and most of the significant snowfall will miss the region. That being said though, this area will still have some impact with the morning and possibly even the evening commute with moderate bands of snow possible through the hours of 8am-5pm.

 The total amount of snow will remain relatively on the low end with totals being near 1-2 inches and no real reason for concern about school closures. The heaviest of snowfall will be in the Northeast coast with very strong winds associated with this storm. The area of low pressure will be at its strongest late Tuesday into Wednesday with sea surface pressure near 950mb! (Hurricanes have pressures that low) That being said, we have little to worry about other than very windy conditions on Wednesday. Blizzard watches could be in effect for tonight for areas like Boston, Cape Cod and Nantucket with snow there expected from 6 inches to over a foot. 

Luckily this storm will be missing us this time.  

Here is the look at the weather conditions around noon tomorrow

The area of low pressure can be seen off the Georgia coast and most of the storm is far our to sea.

Monday Night: Temperatures falling through the night becoming mostly cloudy. Low 26. Winds out of the SE at 5-10mph

Tuesday Morning: Snow will begin around 5-6am and will have a more serious impact of sticking to roadways and sidewalks after 9am. Snow accumulations before noon around one inch

Tuesday Afternoon: Temperature rising above freezing, rain could mix in during mid to later afternoon hours before switching back to snow showers as the storm dissipates. High 36.

Tuesday Night: Windy, cold. Low 24. Wind chills near in the teens. Winds out of the NW at 20-25mph with gusts upwards of 35mph. Bundle up.

Do not worry though! Temperatures will be in the 60s and near 70 this weekend!!!

If you have any further questions or suggestions, feel free to comment, message me or post on the Twitter or Facebook page! 

-James