First Flakes of the Year Tomorrow

The first real cold front of the season crossed the area last night, and in its wake there is upslope snow falling in the mountains to the west. Places like Wisp, Canaan Valley, and Snowshoe could get as much as 18″ of snow before things die down early Saturday. For us, some precipitation looks to develop from north to south late tomorrow morning as a storm pinwheels off the northeast coast. In the times of heavier precipitation, there may be enough mixing down of the colder air aloft that many areas could see a period of snow, including central MD. It shouldn’t amount to anything as far as accumulations, but some heavier snow showers are possible during the afternoon that could cause limited visibility on the roads. If nothing else, it would at least feel like the holidays are nearing.

Also, the Snow Contest is still open for guesses!