Monday, March 25, 2013
Waterfowl were abundant despite a snowfall Monday at Druid Ridge Cemetery.
Ducks, geese, seagulls and more basked in the chilly lake Monday at Druid Ridge Cemetery as the snow continued to fall at about 12:30 p.m. About four inches fell in the Greenspring area of Pikesville. How much did your neighborhood get? There could be more rain or snow Tuesday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., with a high of 44 and a low of 32, according to the National Weather Service. Do you have photos of the snow? Share them with Pikesville Patch readers (who live near and far) by posting them directly onto this article. Pikesville Weather: More Snow Possible
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Check out this week's forecast for Pikesville, courtesy the National Weather Service.
If you like what the Baltimore area woke up to Monday morning, there may be more of it coming. There's a chance for rain or snow tonight and a slight chance on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service, though temperatures are expected to get well above freezing. As for the rest of the week, no precipitation is expected after Tuesday, according to the NWS. Highs will stay in the 40s, then get up into the low 50s by Friday, and into the mid 50s for the weekend. Baltimore County schools were closed Monday. Stay with Patch for word on the latest closures.
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Forecasters, who originally predicted snowfall totals as high as a foot or more in some parts of the Baltimore area, are revising totals.
Schools were closed in preparation, but many residents and Patch readers are wondering—where's the snow? Forecasters, too, have been revising predictions as a low pressure system responsible moves north and takes the warmer temperatures with it. Here is what some Baltimore-area forecasters have been saying on Twitter over the past few days.
The Baltimore Metro area was expecting between 5 and 11 inches of snow during this week's winter storm. See how many inches have fallen in your area with the LIVE map below.
The map above, provided by the National Weather Service, shows total snowfall in your Patch area over the past 3 days. The map is centered around the red marker, which is in the middle of your Patch's coverage area, and the map updates every six hours, starting around 2 a.m. each day. It updates as Skywarn volunteers file their reports, so check back later to see more accurate statistics. Note: This map is not visible on some mobile devices. The effects of the snowstorm that began Tuesday night have been hit-or-miss throughout the Baltimore Metro area, about 5 inches fell in Westminster but less than 1 inch in Parkville, for example, according to the map. The National Weather Service had forecast that 4-11 inches of snow would accumulate …
Wednesday will be filled with snow, rain and wind with 3-8 inches of snow expected to stack up during the day, and some more at night.
Parts of the Baltimore Metro already had about 3 inches of rain and snow overnight, but more snow, up to 11 inches in some communities, is expected through Wednesday night. A winter storm warning is in effect for the larger region: the Baltimore and D.C. Metro area, through 3 a.m. Thursday, when as much as 12 inches of snow could accumulate, according to the National Weather Service. "Significant amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous," the warning states. "Only travel in an emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency." But locally, up to 11 inches could accumulate: about 3-8 inches during the day, plus up to 3 inches more through Wednesday night, …
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Most communities could see 4-8 inches total, but Randallstown, Owings Mills and Reisterstown could get the most, at up to 10 inches from Tuesday night through Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
As the snowstorm approaches, and the forecast gets more specific, it looks like the Baltimore Metro area could get up to about 8 inches of snow from late Tuesday night through Wednesday night. However, Owings Mills and Reisterstown could get more, at up to 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service. A winter weather watch, including snow, is in effect for the county, as well as for the Baltimore and D.C. metro areas. During this time, wind gusts could get as high as 35 mph. Combined with heavy snow, there could be power outages, it states. BGE is bringing in 500 extra employees to help with service repairs and 1,750 of its own crews to be ready in case of "hundreds of thousands of outages in its service area, according to a news …
Monday, March 4, 2013
A snowstorm is heading toward Central Maryland and Baltimore County, and may hit Tuesday, and BGE is bringing in 500 extra workers.
UPDATE (5:38 p.m.) A storm heading toward the Baltimore and D.C. Metro areas could dump one or more inches of heavy snow on Baltimore County, beginning overnight Tuesday. A winter storm watch is in effect from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening, including in Maryland: from Frederick to Baltimore, and Westminster to Annapolis, according to the National Weather Service. There might be "heavy wet snow, gusty winds, possible power outtages," it states. Meteorologist Justin Berk says there could be up to 5 inches in some areas of Central Maryland. Meanwhile, Baltimore Gas and Electric is bringing in 500 extra workers to help with any power outages that might occur, according to a news release Monday afternoon. Wind gusts could get as …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
While most days will be dry and clear, one night could bring wintry weather to the Baltimore Metro area.
Snowfall is likely overnight Tuesday in the Baltimore Metro area. The week begins clear on Monday, but clouds could increase Tuesday before the snowfall that's expected mostly between 2 and 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. As of Sunday evening, there's a 70-80 percent chance of precipitation Tuesday and Wednesday, and there's a 60 percent chance Wednesday night, the forecast states. High temperatures this week will vary from the low-40s to low 50s, with lows in the 30s or below. Following are the forecast temperatures: Monday: High in the lower 40s. Low in the upper 20s. Tuesday: High in mid 40s. Low in mid 30s. Wednesday and Thursday: Highs in upper 30s. Lows in lower to mid 30s. Friday: High in the …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
There will be a mix of weather this week in Baltimore County—from sunny, to cloudy with rain and snow showers—according to the National Weather Service.
Sunny days are ahead for Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday this week, but otherwise, the National Weather Service forecast calls for somewhat gloomier weather—from clouds to snow. On Monday, the weather will be clear with highs near 47, and low near 34 in Baltimore County, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Rain is expected Tuesday throughout the day, especially in the afternoon. Highs will be near 43, with lows around 39, the forecast states. Wednesday could be sunny and about 50, but there's a 40 percent chance of rain and snow Wednesday night. The low temperature cools to the mid-30s. Clouds and rain are likely during the day and night Thursday, it states. The high could be about 44, and the low: 31. The sun will …
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The National Weather service calls for rain Tuesday, wind gusts on Wednesday and snow on Friday.
Pikesville area residents could experience a mix of weather throughout the week, beginning with a hazardous weather outlook for Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Expect rain Tuesday during both the day and night, according to the National Weather Service forecast for Garrison. There will be a high of 48 degrees and a low of 28, it states. And it looks like Wednesday will be breezy and gusty, with winds as high as 33 mph at times. Wednesday night is expected to be worse, with blustery winds in addition to gusts, the forecast states. The high is expected to be 37 degrees, with a low of 21 degrees. Expect a sunny Thursday, with a high near 40 degrees and a low of 26 degrees. Snow could make an appearance before 1 p.m. Friday, with rain and sleet…
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