A low pressure system situated northwest of the region is the culprit behind today's nasty weather and coolish temperatures (although, we were still nearly 8 degrees above normal for this time of year--we've just been spoiled rotten by the 55-60 degree weather as of late).

Those of you looking for spring-like weather are in luck-skies are expected to clear within the next several hours, and temperatures look to soar towards 60 ddegrees for the second time this week! We may have to stumble through a bit of early morning fog tomorrow, but this should all burn off by mid morning as incoming solar radiation warms the lower levels.

We basically have two days to catch our breath before a very potent mid-latitude low pressure system makes an approach on the region Friday night. Latest model indications indicate the potential that precip hangs around the region through Saturday afternoon as cold air marches eastward over the mountains. If enough low level moisture can remain around the metro region Saturday afternoon as temperatures fall under still northerly winds, the lagging precip may change over to a brief period of snow.

No matter what happens, however, winds will increase dramatically as this storm system departs. Wind gusts to 30 or 40 mph aren't out of the question, and you may hear your windows rattling overnight Saturday.

Now why Can't it Snow like this in DC?,


For the past few weeks, several snowstorms have blasted parts of Japan with 10-13 feet of heavy snow. The death toll, as reported by the Washington Post, has risen to 71. The main cause of death has been linked to roof failure under the tremendous weight of the snow. What a sight this would be in the Nation's Capital...