Snowfall projections more than a week in advance are highly unreliable, and the maps being shared are not official forecasts. In fact, one of the meteorologists sharing the maps has already said he does not believe the significant snowfall being depicted is likely to happen. Still, the possibility of a dramatic shift from mild November temperatures to much colder weather has generated some early excitement among snow enthusiasts.
WBAL meteorologist Tony Pann shared a European AI weather model showing a potential snowstorm on Sunday, November 15. The map depicted approximately 3.5 inches of snow in Washington, D.C., 7 inches across portions of Montgomery County, and more than 11 inches in northern Carroll County. “The X Weather Police are going to get me for this one!” Pann joked while sharing the map.
Pann explained that while conditions around Baltimore have been rainy, muggy, and mild, many weather models are suggesting a significant cooldown across the Mid-Atlantic in approximately seven to eight days. One model, the European AI Forecast System (AIFS), takes things considerably further by depicting a substantial snowstorm.“Now, do I think this is likely to happen? NO. But don’t be surprised if some of you see the first snowflakes of the season,” Pann wrote…