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John Homenuk

Clipper could bring light snow accumulations Wednesday

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In a winter which has generally been defined by light snow events and fluctuating temperatures, this coming Wednesday could provide a continuation of the theme. A clipper system dropping south and east from Canada is likely to bring the potential for light snow on Wednesday as it moves through the Mid Atlantic states and eventually to a position off the Mid Atlantic Coast. Precipitation is expected to be generally light, but the potential exists for a few inches of snow before all is said and done.

What will become more difficult to forecast is the areas where bands of more steady snow will develop. Forecast models have jumped around considerably in regards to the area where these bands will set up. Confidence, currently, is highest in snowfall totals from 1 to 3 inches throughout the forecast area, with an outside chance of higher amounts underneath those steady bands.

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John Homenuk

Light snow today, near zero temperatures Thursday

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For the winter lovers out there, the only thing currently missing on the checklist is a solid snow pack. Light snow will fall during the remainder of the morning and afternoon on Tuesday, bringing light accumulations to the majority of the area. As a clipper system shifts eastward, the snow will eventually wrap up from west to east Tuesday afternoon and evening — but not before snow squalls move through the area as well. This will leave a bittery cold and somewhat snowy scene throughout the area. Temperatures Tuesday evening will fall into the teens — and highs on Tuesday afternoon will only be in the lower 20’s.

While accumulations are expected to be light, roads may still become slick and slippery. The snow will accumulate fairly easily. We anticipate some travel delays due to this, so leave some extra time if you’re going to be commuting this morning or even this afternoon and evening. The main story, after the snow wraps up, will become the bitter cold which will surge into the area during the middle part of this week.

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